tactical votes

A form of tactical vote — A vote for a candidate other than one's first choice, for strategic reasons, in an attempt to prevent an undesirable outcome.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of tactical vote
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“tactical votes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tactical%20votes. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “tactical votes,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tactical%20votes.

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