swing vote
Plural
swing votes
1
an unpredictable vote that belongs to a person or party which has a crucial influence on the results of an election
- The candidate was banking on securing the swing vote to win the election.
- In the tight race, the swing vote became the center of media attention.
- The final tally showed that the swing vote had tipped the balance in favor of one side.
- The candidate’s team analyzed every demographic to appeal to the potential swing vote.
- Her position on healthcare issues helped her attract the crucial swing vote.