preferential system

A preferential system is a voting method where voters rank candidates in order of preference rather than choosing just one. If no candidate wins an outright majority initially, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed based on voters’ next preferences. This process continues until one candidate secures more than half the votes, ensuring the winner has broad support. It aims to produce a fairer result when there are multiple candidates, reflecting the voters’ preferences more accurately than simple plurality voting.