👉 A ballot weapon is a practice where voters are allowed to cast their ballots in favor of a candidate they consider to be the most dangerous or least viable, effectively using their vote as leverage against another candidate. This tactic aims to disrupt the electoral balance by potentially forcing a less preferred candidate to concede or by creating enough opposition to sway undecided voters. While proponents argue it can increase voter engagement and highlight critical issues, critics contend it undermines fair competition and the integrity of democratic processes.
