Hit the campaign trail is a phrase used to describe the process of running for political office. It involves running for office, making speeches and appearances, and engaging in other activities to gain support from voters. The crossword solutions for this phrase are RAN (3 letters), STUMP (5 letters), and START (5 letters). RAN is a verb meaning to move quickly on foot, STUMP is a verb meaning to make a speech or series of speeches in support of a political candidate, and START is a verb meaning to begin or initiate something. Together, these three words describe the process of running for political office.