Copeland

The Copeland method is a way to determine the overall winner in an election with multiple candidates by comparing each pair directly. Each candidate faces every other candidate in a head-to-head matchup, and points are awarded for wins or ties. The candidate with the highest total points after all comparisons is declared the winner. This approach helps reflect voter preferences across all options, providing a comprehensive measure of support, especially when there are many candidates or complex preferences involved. It is used in various voting systems to identify the candidate with the strongest overall support.