Noun: electioneering u,lek-shu'neer-ing
- The campaign of a candidate to be elected
"The politician's electioneering involved numerous town hall meetings and debates";
- campaigning, candidacy, candidature [Brit], political campaign
- Persuasion of voters in a political campaign
"The candidate's electioneering efforts in rural areas helped secure crucial votes";
- bell ringing, canvassing
- Work actively for a political candidate or a party
"My neighbours are busy electioneering during the Presidential election campaign"
Derived forms: electioneerings
Type of: campaign, cause, crusade, drive, effort, movement, persuasion, suasion [rare], work
Encyclopedia: Electioneering
Electioneer