First-past-the-post voting

First-past-the-post voting is a simple electoral system used in many places, where the candidate with the most votes in a single-member district wins. Voters select one candidate, and the one who receives the highest number of votes, but not necessarily a majority, is elected. This method is straightforward and quick to count, making it popular for elections. However, it can lead to situations where a candidate wins without a majority of support, and can encourage strategic voting, where voters choose a less preferred but more viable candidate to avoid an undesired outcome.