split the vote

Translations
разделить голоса
The presence of a third candidate might split the vote and affect the election outcome.
Присутствие третьего кандидата может разделить голоса и повлиять на результат выборов.
Definitions
To divide the support or votes among multiple candidates or options, often resulting in a situation where no single candidate or option receives a majority, potentially benefiting a less popular choice.
Words
split

verb
разделить
the

article or possessive pronoun
этот
vote

noun
голосование