In the 1980 presidential election, many people voted for Ronald Reagan over Jimmy Carter as a vote against Carter, not out of loyalty to Reagan. Such a vote is referred to as a(n)

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A "clothespin" vote is a term used to describe a vote against a candidate rather than for a specific candidate. It is often used when voters feel they have no good options and choose the least objectionable candidate. This accurately describes the situation in the 1980 presidential election, where many voters were dissatisfied with Carter and chose Reagan as the lesser of two evils.

In the 1980 Presidential Election, Many People Voted for Ronald