preferential voting system

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. Voters who preferred that candidate then have their votes allocated to their next choice. This process continues until a candidate secures enough votes to win. This system aims to ensure that the elected candidate has broader support, representing a wider range of preferences and reducing the likelihood of "spoiler" candidates affecting the outcome.