In the 2000 election, Green Party candidate Ralph Nader drew votes from Democratic candidate Al Gore. This is an example of

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The spoiler effect occurs when a third-party candidate draws votes away from a major party candidate, potentially changing the outcome of the election. In the 2000 U.S. presidential election, Ralph Nader's candidacy is often cited as an example of this effect, as he is believed to have drawn votes away from Democratic candidate Al Gore.

In the 2000 Election, Green Party Candidate Ralph Nader Drew