back for

back someone for something

to support or endorse someone for something, such as a public office. We all back Tom for president. I am backing Jane for treasurer.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Naomi (1)	nay-O-mee (English), nie-O-mee (English)	English, Hebrew, Biblical
Samuel	['sæmjuəl]
Irinei	-	Russian
Elian	-	Dutch
Donnelly	['dɔnəli:]
Ratna	-	Indian, Hindi, Telugu, Nepali, Indonesian