Sentences with phrase «determine the outcome of an election by»

The full extent of the possible effects of agenda control was first noted by a colourful 18th Century French mathematician, the Marquis de Condorcet who in his famous paradox noted that in a situation with a tie between three options a voter can determine the outcome of an election by voting insincerely on one of their preferences.

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As Trump's popularity continues to collapse — helped along by his recent hedge on whether he would support the outcome of the election and revelations of his past sexually predatory behavior — down - ballot Republicans are making complicated calculations to determine how they will react.

Another problem is that the outcome of the election, the Government majority, can be determined by campaigns in a few marginal constituencies.

Voters in the Nassau County Senate district formerly represented by Dean Skelos could determine whether Democrats gain total control of state government pending the outcome of a special election behind held today.

The outcome of the primary then will be decided by 103 absentee ballots and an undetermined number of affidavit votes — votes cast by voters whose eligibility to vote could not immediately be determined at the polling place — which will be counted at the Ulster County Board of Elections on Wednesday Sept. 21, starting at 10 a.m. Absentee ballots needed to be postmarked by Sept. 13 and received no later than Sept. 21.

By Nathaniel Gana 18th January, 2018 Nigerians have again been assured that only their votes will determine the outcome of the 2019 General Elections and future -LSB-...]

So as the public interest in the race starts to climb, lawyers may find themselves asked (in particular by friends and family who fall into that middle - of - the - political - spectrum undecided group that determines the outcome of every election) to shed some light on the issues of the day.