Vote to or vote for sb

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Hi.Is there any difference between vote to sb and vote for sb?This is something that I sometimes can choose the correct preposition intuitively, but I do not know the reason for it.For an intance, in the following context, I have the impression that for fits better without knowing the reason.Ex. I think everyone should have a chance to vote for their favorite stars in the oscar.Vote to sounds strange to my ears in the above exampleThanks in advance for your help and timeRegards

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

As far as I know, there is no 'vote to sb'. You can vote to change the drinking age or vote to elect more Republicans, but you can only vote for a candidate or a party or a cause.

Hrsanei · Answer

Thanks Mister Micawber.

You are right. I was wrong about vote to sb. As you said, we can vote to do sth.

I know we have phases like vote sb in or vote sb out. But do we have vote sb without any preposition.

Can we say?

I voted him in the last election.

Thanks for your help

Mister Micawber · Answer

(X) I voted him in the last election.-- No, not this. You can say these:

I voted for him.

I voted Republican.

Hrsanei · Answer

Thank you very much.

Having checked Longman Dictionary I came across a phrase vote in favor of sb.

Is it synonymous with vote for sb?

1. I voted for him

2. I voted in favor of him.

I think the second one is less formal. Am I right?

Thanks

Hrsanei · Answer

I think I made a mistake again.

We vote in favor of sth not sb.

I think it is the same as

I voted republicants.

I vote in favor of republicants.

Thank you

Witty lime 847 · Answer

"I voted yes to the bill of right act"

is that correct?

Vote to or vote for sb

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