The difference is that they may directly advocate for or against a candidate.

"I personally don't want anyone coming to Canada who will come here and advocate violence against women", he said.

She had been a community volunteer with organizations that advocated against violence to women.

Jackson Lee said that she would continue to advocate against the closure.

He left that field to write and pursue a career advocating against prison rape.

Some were so outraged by the slap in the face they advocated military action against the Saudis.

In the late 1950s, Kurchatov advocated against nuclear weapons tests.

They advocated a declaration of war against the British.

Big givers could also channel money to groups that advocate for or against issues rather than candidates.

In addition, she has also advocated against Internet censorship.