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Economics

Strategic Vote Splitting in Runoff Elections

Quick fact

In runoff elections, candidates often focus on differentiating themselves in the first round to secure a spot in the top two, while voters can more freely vote for their true ideological preference without the fear of 'wasting' their vote as long as their favorite can make the runoff.

Why this is interesting

In single-round elections, voting for your true favorite can feel like a wasted vote unless they have a real chance to win. But what if there were a second chance? Runoff elections change that calculus—and the strategies of everyone involved.