canvasser

[ kan-vuhs-er ]

noun

1. a person who solicits votes, subscriptions, donations, opinions, or the like, especially by phone or door-to-door:

   Besides raising funds, canvassers also leave important information for residents regarding heart health.

Word History and Origins

Origin of canvasser¹

First recorded in 1595–1605, for an earlier sense; 1790–1800, for the current sense; canvass ( def ) + -er ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Nevada has attracted its fair share of canvassers from neighbouring California, where the Democrats are all but certain to win.

From BBC

In addition to the presidential candidates’ omnipresence, voters in the state are bombarded by mailers, ads on television, radio and social media, and canvassers knocking on their doors.

From Los Angeles Times

And canvassers like me, the phalanx from 1199 SEIU, made sure that every voter we spoke to knew how to cast their votes early or by mail.

From Salon

Among Democrats who contacted canvassers, most said that they planned to vote on Election Day and there was a sense of cautious optimism they expressed that they would be able to win back the seat.

From Salon

In Minnesota, cash will help canvassers maintain the Democratic trifecta in that state.

From Salon