A political action or strategy that would be popular with potential voters

To vote for a candidate or political party other than one's preference, in order to block the election of a candidate one would prefer not to be elected.

a cross-voted ballot

plural of vote bank

plural of postal vote

plural of protest vote

A vote cast in an election to demonstrate the voter's dissatisfaction with the choice of candidates or refusal of the current political system.

plural of free vote

(politics) Tending to attract votes in an election.

(politics) The skill or art of attracting votes in an election.