The phrase "spirited campaign" means an active and energetic effort or competition in achieving a goal, usually in the context of politics or advertising. Full definition
-- Sen. Bill Galvano: «I applaud Jose, Alex and Lorenzo for running spirited campaigns to represent their community. (floridapolitics.com)
Federal funding for the Sisters in Spirit campaign ended in 2010. (slaw.ca)
Gibson's personal popularity and spirited campaigning aside, it would appear the 19th has at least temporarily become a Republican - Conservative district, with even relatively liberal Ulster firmly in throe. (hudsonvalleyone.com)