Vote trading

Vote trading, also known as vote swapping or logrolling, is an informal agreement where individuals or groups exchange their voting preferences to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. For instance, a voter might agree to support another's favored candidate or policy in exchange for support of their own interests in a different vote. This practice enables participants to influence decisions more effectively than acting alone, often bypassing official rules. While it can help secure favorable results, vote trading is usually unofficial and can raise concerns about fairness and transparency in the democratic process.