Voting Theory

Voting theory is the study of how different voting systems and methods influence election outcomes and the representation of voters' preferences. It examines various approaches, such as majority rule, ranked-choice voting, and proportional representation, to understand how they affect fairness, efficiency, and strategic behavior among voters. By analyzing how votes are aggregated and translated into results, voting theory seeks to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different electoral systems, ensuring that democratic processes reflect the will of the people while minimizing issues like vote splitting or tactical voting.