“One candidate called for more spending on social services, while the other called for lower taxes.” What does “called for” mean?

Lula was previously president of Brazil. But in May 2021, he decided to run for president again, in the October 2022 elections. What did he do in May 2021?

Many people don’t vote in elections because they think the whole system is ____________ them.

In many countries, legislation stops during election season because all legislators are out campaigning. When that happens, legislation _________.