A candidate selects a point on the horizontal axis of a voter distribution where no position can guarantee a better outcome, no matter what position another candidate adopts. This position is the:

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The maximin position is the point on the distribution where the candidate's worst outcome is still as good as it can be. In other words, no matter what the other candidate does, the candidate who chooses the maximin position will not be worse off than they would be if they chose any other position. This is the best choice as it ensures the candidate will not experience a worse outcome.

A Candidate Selects a Point on the Horizontal Axis of a Voter