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canvasser

[kan-vuhs-er] / ˈkæn vəs ər /


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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

She’s paired up with a first-time canvasser, Michael, a twentysomething from Queens who declined to give his last name.

From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2025

One canvasser sought signatures at a Tijuana school, where he was seen falsifying addresses for signers who weren’t California voters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2023

It was unclear whether Mr. Paiz could see the boy through the door, or whether the boy had identified himself as a canvasser with the Warnock campaign before the shot was fired.

From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2022

What, am I an advertisement canvasser to be shown the door?

From Dreamers of the Ghetto by Israel Zangwill




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