Electoral competition

Definition

Electoral competition refers to the level of competitiveness among political parties or candidates in an election. It measures the extent to which different parties or candidates have a fair chance of winning and being elected by voters.

Related terms

Multi-party system: A political system where several major political parties compete for power and representation.

Incumbency advantage: The advantage that sitting officeholders have in elections due to name recognition, resources, and experience.

Proportional representation: An electoral system where seats in parliament or other legislative bodies are allocated based on the proportion of votes received by each party.