canvasser
Example Sentences
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One canvasser, Timothy Nikonorov, explained that he had been an active volunteer with Mamdani’s campaign before becoming a frequent canvasser for Park, and an occasional canvassing lead.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026
Tonight, I’m shadowing Elly Mui, who’s been with the campaign since January—first as a paid canvasser in the run-up to the primary, which Mamdani won in a surprise upset, and as a volunteer ever since.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2025
The Salvadoran immigrant said he previously worked as a canvasser for the City Council campaigns of De León and Herb Wesson, and volunteered on others.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2024
“What’s happening there is terrifying — to see kids dying, it’s just sad,” Mr. Gazzaley, whose family moved to the United States five years ago from Yemen, said as he chatted with the canvasser.
From New York Times ● Feb. 27, 2024
"Because nobody can pick up so much information concerning neighbors as a canvasser."
From Mary Louise and Josie O'Gorman by Emma Speed Sampson
