campaign

Several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints).

A race between candidates for elective office.

“I managed his campaign for governor”

An overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa).

A series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end.

“he supported populist campaigns”

Go on a campaign; go off to war.

Run, stand, or compete for an office or a position.

Exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for.