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Single Transferable Vote

The Single Transferable Vote (STV) is a voting system used to elect representatives in multi-member districts. Voters rank candidates in order of preference. To win, a candidate must achieve a certain number of votes, known as the quota. If a candidate receives enough first-choice votes, they are elected. If not, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed to remaining candidates based on voters' next preferences. This process continues until all seats are filled. STV aims to provide proportional representation, reflecting voters' preferences more accurately than traditional voting systems.

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    The Single Transferable Vote (STV) is an electoral system used to elect representatives in multi-member districts. Voters rank candidates in order of preference. If a candidate receives enough votes to meet a predefined threshold, they win. Any surplus votes beyond this threshold are transferred to remaining candidates based on voters' next preferences. If no candidate meets the threshold, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed. This process continues until all positions are filled. STV aims to ensure that votes are more effectively translated into representation, promoting proportionality and voter choice.