Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swing-vote
Noun
/swɪŋ voʊt/
Definition
A vote that can change the outcome of the decision, often held by a voter or group whose vote is unpredictable.
Examples
- In a tight election, the swing-vote of independents can determine the winner.
- The candidate targeted undecided voters in hopes of gaining the critical swing-vote.
Meaning
The term ‘swing-vote’ refers to a voter who can be persuaded to change their vote to either side of an issue or election, thereby impacting the final result due to their unpredictability.
Synonyms
- deciding vote
- pivotal vote
- critical vote
