竞选

This accident made the presidential contest a whole new ball game.

He entered the mayoral race. / He stood for the election of the mayor.

She conceded defeat in the election.

electioneering/campaign tour

campaign rally

running mate

election campaign

campaign poster

election debate

lose an election

carry/win an election

retire from the race; drop out of the race

run in the election; stand for election

run/campaign/stand for the presidency

run/campaign for re-election; stand for another term

run for directorship/office