票田
Meanings
1
voter base; electoral stronghold; reliable source of votes
Political term for a geographic area or demographic group that reliably supports a particular candidate or party. Often used in election reporting.
This area has long been a voter base for the ruling party.
The candidate held a rally to solidify his local electoral stronghold.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を固めるto solidify one's voter base
The ruling party solidified its voter base in rural areas.
- 〈物〉を切り崩すto chip away at a rival's voter base
The opposition party tried to erode the ruling party's urban voter base.
- 〈場所〉が票田になるfor a region to become a reliable voter base
This region has long been a reliable voter base for the ruling party.