a voter who has no allegiance to any political party and whose unpredictable decisions can swing the outcome of an election one way or the other
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floating voter::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | swing voter |
| Type of | elector, voter |
Examples of floating voter
floating voter
Most of all, Ms Vaughn's floating voter status comes down to a question of character.
From the independent.co.uk
More a floating voter, and even I am not buying that claptrap about Labour's supposed mismanagement.
From the guardian.co.uk
It shifted for me as a floating voter.
From the nbr.co.nz
How would he have succeeded where so many others have failed in reconciling a radical left vision with the need to win over the floating voter?
From the guardian.co.uk
There are many out here in floating-voter land who do look at things in the context of global events and not from the shadow of tribal politics.
From the guardian.co.uk
He does care about the voters who pay top rate tax as they are either more likely to be voting for the Tories or will be part of the floating voter contingent at the next election.
From the guardian.co.uk
Rumors floating in political circles that Smith is the target of a voter fraud case are not true, according to an FBI spokeswoman.
From the stltoday.com
Soon enough, the leadership will start floating trial balloons, including limited assaults on Proposition 13, the 1978 voter-approved property tax limitation that sparked a nationwide tax revolt.
From the ocregister.com
