Vote Splitting

+**Vote Splitting**

+Vote Splitting occurs when similar candidates divide support, often leading to an unintended winner. This phenomenon can skew election outcomes, especially in a [Plurality Voting](/wiki/plurality_voting) system. It highlights the impact of candidate multiplicity on voter choice and the final result, sometimes leading to a [Spoiler Effect](/wiki/spoiler_effect).

+## See also

+- [Ranked Choice](/wiki/ranked_choice)

+- [Strategic Voting](/wiki/strategic_voting)