ticket splitting
[/ˈtɪkɪt ˈsplɪtɪŋ/]
noun
voto dividido
1. The practice of voting for candidates from different political parties in the same election, rather than voting a straight party ticket
Ticket splitting has become more common as voters increasingly vote based on individual candidates rather than party affiliation.
O voto dividido tornou-se mais comum conforme os eleitores votam cada vez mais em candidatos individuais ao invés de seguir a filiação partidária.
2. In transportation, dividing a single journey into multiple tickets to reduce fare costs
Some travelers use ticket splitting to save money on their commute.
Alguns viajantes usam o voto dividido para economizar dinheiro em suas passagens.
Ticket splitting is a significant phenomenon in American politics, reflecting the independence of modern voters who no longer automatically vote along strict party lines. In Brazil, voto dividido is equally important, especially in elections with multiple positions (presidente, governador, etc.), where voters commonly choose candidates from different parties based on personal preference rather than party loyalty. This behavior has grown substantially since the re-democratization of Brazil in 1985.
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