Related Clues:

• Contest; nation
• Compete in a heat
• Subject of much Dave Chappelle humor
• Election lead-in
• Belmont event
• Speedy trial?
• Candidate's focus
• Belmont Stakes, e.g
• Election lead-up
• Candidates' contest
• America's Cup, for one
• Many an Olympics event
• Derby, perhaps
• Run one!
• Campaign ... or campaign topic