hit the campaign trail

Example Sentences

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Whoever wins will not have long to settle in before they need to hit the campaign trail for the far more significant election next May.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

That included a recent Saturday in Las Vegas, where Schiff hit the campaign trail for Harris and Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen, who is in a reelection fight against Republican Sam Brown.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2024

The move from Melania Trump’s office comes in line with reports that she doesn’t want to hit the campaign trail, now signaling that she seemingly doesn’t want her only son involved, either.

From Salon • May 11, 2024

As the Post reported, he “gently suggested to Lake that she should leave the club and hit the campaign trail in Arizona” last year.

From Slate • May 1, 2024

“Now he has to hit the campaign trail, take media questions and punch back at his opponents.”

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2023