The phrase "campaign trail" refers to the process of candidates running in elections, during which they travel to different places to meet and interact with voters, give speeches, and promote their ideas and plans. Full definition
Though K - 12 education has not registered as a hot topic on the presidential campaign trail yet, it remains a hot issue at the state and local level. (educationnext.org)
The election campaign trail heated up today as members from their respective parties hit the streets to sway voters. (itv.com)
And we're taking a break from the mayoral campaign trail and transitioning to... the nature trail to learn about the person behind the politician. (wxxinews.org)