Political campaigns are organized efforts by individuals or groups seeking elected positions or advocating for specific policy changes. They involve various activities such as public speaking, fundraising, advertising, and mobilizing supporters.
Related terms
Grassroots organizing: A bottom-up approach where volunteers connect with voters at local levels to build support for a candidate or cause.
Negative campaigning: A strategy used by candidates that focuses on criticizing opponents rather than promoting their own merits.
Get-out-the-vote (GOTV): Efforts made by campaigns or organizations to encourage eligible voters to cast their ballots during elections.