Synonyms: electioneering, campaigning, candidacy, candidature, political campaign
Definition: the campaign of a candidate to be elected
Similar words: movement, campaign, cause, crusade, drive, effort
Definition: a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
Usage: he supported populist campaigns; they worked in the cause of world peace; the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant; the movement to end slavery; contributed to the war effort