noun
online election campaign; Internet electioneering
Refers to using the Internet for election campaigning, including social media, websites, and email. Often discussed in the context of Japan's Public Offices Election Act, which historically restricted online campaigning.
See also: インターネット選挙
日本では2013年からネット選挙が解禁された。
In Japan, online election campaigning was legalized in 2013.
候補者はネット選挙を活用して有権者に直接訴えかけた。
The candidate used online campaigning to appeal directly to voters.