e·lec·tion·eer

[ih-lek-shuh-neer]
verb (used without object)
to work for the success of a particular candidate, party, ticket, etc., in an election.

Origin:
1780–90; election + -eer

e·lec·tion·eer·er, noun
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electioneer (ɪˌlɛkʃəˈnɪə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to be active in a political election or campaign
 
n
2.  a person who engages in this activity
 
election'eering
 
n, —adj

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