overvote

/ˈoʊvəˌvɔt/

Definitions

1. noun

A vote cast for a candidate or option that is already leading or has a guaranteed outcome, often seen as a waste of a vote.

“The politician warned voters against engaging in an overvote, as it would not impact the election’s outcome.”

Synonyms

  • spoiled vote
  • wasted vote

Antonyms

  • decisive vote
  • game-changing vote