voting methods

Voting methods are systems used to determine a winner from multiple options. They include simple approaches like "first-past-the-post," where the candidate with the most votes wins, and more complex ones like "preferential voting," where voters rank candidates, allowing for choices to be redistributed until a clear winner emerges. Some methods focus on capturing true preferences more accurately, reducing strategic voting. The goal is to select the most representative and accepted option, balancing fairness, simplicity, and accurate expression of voter preferences. Different methods can produce different results, influencing political outcomes and the perceived legitimacy of elections.