Electioneer (verb)

1. To actively participate in political campaigning or canvassing for an election.
2. To engage in activities to influence the outcome of an election.
3. To speak or make speeches in order to influence the outcome of an election.

Origin:

From the latin word "eligere" meaning "to choose" and the suffix "-eer" indicating an agent or doer of something. it entered the english language in the 19th century.

Examples:

1. The politician electioneered tirelessly in the months leading up to the election.
2. He spent much of his time electioneering in the rural areas.
3. The candidate's campaign team electioneered to gain support among the youth.
4. The organization electioneered for their preferred candidate.
5. The political party's leader electioneered on the streets to win the hearts of the citizens.