What does the cryptic crossword clue "Supporters voted, as a Liberal stuffed by Conservative (9)" mean?

The definition is "Supporters". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of VOTEDASA ("voted, as a") + C (abbreviation of "Conservative") [anagram: "Liberal"] = ADVOCATES; definition: "Supporters" The answer is ADVOCATES.

Supporters voted, as a Liberal stuffed by Conservative (9)

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