Preferential voting
Preferential voting is an electoral system where voters rank candidates in order of preference rather than choosing just one. When voters cast their ballots, they indicate their first choice, as well as second, third, and further choices. If no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed to the remaining candidates based on voters' next preferences. This process continues until a candidate secures a majority, ensuring that the elected representative has broader support among the electorate.
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Preferential voting is an electoral system where voters rank candidates in order of preference rather than choosing just one. If no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed to the remaining candidates based on the voters' next preferences. This process continues until a candidate secures a majority. This system aims to ensure that the winning candidate has broader support among the electorate, reflecting a more representative choice. It is commonly used in elections for offices such as the Australian Senate and some local elections.
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Preferential voting is a voting system that allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference rather than choosing just one. When votes are counted, if no candidate receives a majority (more than half), the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated. Their votes are redistributed to the remaining candidates based on the voters' next preferences. This process continues until a candidate achieves a majority. This method aims to ensure that the elected candidate has broader support among voters, reflecting a more accurate representation of their preferences.