Seek support (7)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">seek support</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(as in to canvass for votes)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for canvass that I've seen before include "Survey people for opinions" , "What politician may do" , "Search for support" , "Visit to ask for votes" , "Electioneer" .)
(Other definitions for woo that I've seen before include "Try to attract" , "Court, seek to marry" , "Court, romance" , "Do courting" , "Court (someone)" .)