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Give the most votes, as a candidate (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elect

(Other definitions for elect that I've seen before include "Put in power by voting" , "Choose; chosen" , "Exclusive group" , "Preferred" , "Choose by ballot" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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