Why Do People Vote for Leaders Who Don't Win?

Sometimes, people vote for someone who won’t win just to help another person. It's like when you’re playing a game with friends and you pick the team that’s not going to win, but it helps your favorite friend's team have a better chance later.

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A kid votes for the slowest runner in a race because they know it will help their best friend catch up.
A student votes for a teacher who can’t win, just so their favorite teacher has a better chance next time.
A family member votes for someone else’s favorite candidate so that they can have a say in the final round.

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