Dummy candidate

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A dummy candidate is a candidate who stands for election, usually with no intention or realistic chance of winning. This differs from a paper candidate, which likewise runs with no likelihood of victory, in that the dummy candidate usually has some ulterior motive for being in the race that influences the outcome of the election dishonestly.

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Purposes

A dummy candidate can serve any of the following purposes:

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References

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