They hope to be elected to different seat after being outspoken (10)

I believe the answer is:

candidates

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'they hope to be elected' is the definition.
The definition suggests an adverb but the answer is not.

'different seat after being outspoken' is the wordplay.
'different' is an anagram indicator (letters placed in a different order).
'after' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'being outspoken' becomes 'candid' (synonyms).
'seat' is an anagram of 'ates'.
'ates' after 'candid' is 'CANDIDATES'.

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for candidates that I've seen before include "those awaiting interview?" , "Entrants" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.

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