campaigned

1. run, stand, or compete for an office or a positionExamples: "Who's running for treasurer this year?"Synonyms: campaign, run

2. exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate forExamples: "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"Synonyms: agitate, campaign, crusade, fight, press, push

3. go on a campaign; go off to warSynonyms: campaign, take the field