Phrases with «spoiler candidate»

A "spoiler candidate" is a term used to describe a person or political party that is not expected to win, but can have an impact on the election by taking away votes from another candidate or party who is more likely to win. This can sometimes change the outcome of an election. Full definition

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Sentences with «spoiler candidate»

All the information listed on your resume should be authentic as wrong information will only spoil the candidates reputation and would waste the employers as well as the candidate's time in making arrangements and meeting each other personally. (topsampleresume.com)
When Lawson defeated Corrine Brown, he benefited from several tail winds, such as a Jacksonville spoiler candidate, an incumbent under indictment, and on - hand cash advantage (as Corrine Brown, awaiting a fraud trial, was not able to fundraise. (floridapolitics.com)
Five years later Malone himself was defeated by 2 votes by Mark Oaten in 1997, despite the intevention of serial spoiler candidate Richard Huggett, who stood as a «Liberal Democrat Top Choice for Parliament» and won 640 votes. (ukpollingreport.co.uk)
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Phrases with «spoiler candidate»

Sentences with «spoiler candidate»

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