Stands for election in Brunswick (4)
I believe the answer is:
runs
'stands for election' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with contact as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'in brunswick' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'RUNS' is hidden within 'brunswick'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for runs that I've seen before include "Manages" , "ladders" , "Moves fast" , "Jogs" , "Points scored in cricket" .)