An election in which the minority party captures the White House because of short-term intervening forces, and thus a deviation from the expectation that power will remain in the hands of the dominant party is referred to as

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A deviating election is characterized by a temporary shift in the balance of power in the government due to short-term intervening forces, such as a popular candidate or a major event that sways public opinion. This outcome is unexpected and goes against the expectation that the dominant party will retain power. It is not considered a realigning election, which involves a more permanent shift in the party system and the alignment of voter groups. A maintaining election is one in which the status quo is upheld, while a reforming election leads to significant policy changes. A "fluke of history" is not a technical term used to describe elections.

An Election in Which the Minority Party Captures the White