PoliticsJuly 16, 2026

electioneering

/ɪˌlɛk.ʃəˈnɪər.ɪŋ/

Definition

The act of taking part in activities, such as advertising or campaigning, intended to influence the outcome of an election.

Etymology

The word is derived from 'election' (from the Latin 'electio,' meaning a picking out or choice) and the suffix '-eer,' which denotes a person or activity associated with a particular pursuit. It emerged in the 18th century to describe the aggressive and often partisan actions taken during political campaigns.

In the news

The article uses the term in the context of 'electioneering communications' to describe paid political spending by an out-of-state group to influence a local Hawaiʻi election. This is significant because it highlights concerns about the influence of external funding in local politics.

H.O.K.U. PAC condemns outside political influence in Hawaiʻi’s local elections

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Maui Now

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