canvasser

Example Sentences

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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

A paid canvasser for the New Georgia Project Action Fund, Hardwick was working the southwest Georgia town of Dawson on a warm October afternoon.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2022

The canvasser was holding a Confederate flag when he was detained by police.

From Washington Times • Nov. 1, 2022

“Dear Khalid: “I have succeeded in getting Mr. O’Donohue to appoint you a canvasser of the Syrian District.

From The Book of Khalid by Rihani, Ameen Fares