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Strategic voting

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Voting behavior in single-member district systems where voters choose candidates strategically to favor larger parties, preventing smaller or third parties from winning.

AP course connection

Topic 4.2: 4.2 Objectives of Election Rules

Unit 4

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