Single Non-Transferable Vote

The Single Non-Transferable Vote (SNTV) is an electoral system where voters choose one candidate in multi-member districts, and the candidates with the highest number of votes fill the available seats. Unlike proportional systems, vote counts directly determine who wins, often favoring organized groups or parties. Voters cannot transfer their vote or use it for multiple candidates, making strategic voting important. SNTV encourages candidates to appeal to local voters, but can also lead to fragmented representation if many candidates run, and potentially promote strategic nomination or alliances to secure seats.