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Solicit for votes in the foyer (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lobby

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This might be a double definition.

'solicit for votes' is the first definition.
'lobby' can be an answer for 'solicit' (lobbying is a kind of soliciting). I am unsure of the 'for votes' bit.

'the foyer' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for lobby that I've seen before include "Shy" , "Antechamber" , "entrance-hall" , "Entrance hall - seek to influence" , "Seek to influence (a legislator)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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