voting bloc

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A group of voters that are strongly motivated by a specific common concern.

blocADJECTIVE + bloc

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Examples (10)

  • The elderly often form a powerful voting bloc in local elections.
  • Politicians are trying to win over the crucial suburban women voting bloc.
  • A new voting bloc has emerged, focused entirely on environmental issues.
  • Historically, labor unions constituted a significant voting bloc for the Democratic party.
  • Analysts are closely watching how the youth voting bloc will influence the upcoming election.
  • The farmers' voting bloc was instrumental in defeating the proposed land tax.
  • The coalition government is fragile because it's supported by several disparate voting blocs.
  • Could the recent policy shift cause this solid voting bloc to splinter?
  • It is predicted that gig economy workers will form a significant new voting bloc in the next decade.
  • No single party can rely on one monolithic voting bloc anymore.