"Tactical voting" refers to the practice where voters cast their ballots not for their preferred candidate but for a candidate who has a better chance of winning against a less desired opponent. This strategic decision-making arises in plurality voting systems, where dividing the vote among similar candidates can lead to a loss for a voter’s preferred choice. Tactical voting aims to maximize the chances that a voter’s second-choice candidate can defeat their least favorite. Understanding tactical voting is crucial as it can influence overall electoral outcomes and party strategies.