The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SUFFRAGIST
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The straight part
We know that "advocate for voting rights" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case advocate for voting rights = suffragist.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SUFFRAGIST mean?
SUFFRAGIST noun- A person who promotes suffrage.
- One who votes.