The "Mayor of Plantsville" Vote Splitting Video with Ms. Blueberry, Mr. Peach, and Mr. Squash

A 2013 video from The Center for Election Science

The following video is a simple, fun, and effective explanation of how "vote splitting" sometimes prevents the election of a popular candidate. Vote splitting isn't a problem in a two-candidate election, but (as you'll see) it's a problem in some three-candidate elections. The more candidates there are running for the same office, the more likely that vote splitting will be a problem. The "vote splitting" problem is sometimes referred to as the "spoiler effect".

• “What Is Approval Voting?” — Published by the Center for Election Science on April 30, 2013.

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