Popular Vote
/ˈpɒpjələr vōt/
Definitions
- (n.) The total vote cast by the electorate in a political election, as opposed to votes by representatives or an electoral college.
The candidate won the popular vote but lost the election due to the electoral college system.
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In electoral contexts, the popular vote refers specifically to the aggregate votes of individuals, important for understanding discrepancies between vote outcomes and official election results.
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