| Display title | Vote splitting |
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This attribute controls the content of the description and og:description elements. | Vote-splitting (sometimes referred to as a "split vote") occurs in an election when a voter supports more than one candidate but is either unable to express their endorsement on the ballot, or doing so worsens the likely outcome from the voter's perspective. Vote splitting generally isn't a problem when two candidates are on the ballot competing for the same seat, but vote splitting can be a problem when three or more "serious" candidates compete for a single seat. The "vote splitting" problem is sometimes referred to as the "spoiler effect", since the third (or fourth, or fifth) candidate is often accused of spoiling the election for one of the two perceived frontrunners. |
