Winner-takes-all system

A winner-takes-all system is an electoral method where the candidate who receives the most votes in a specific area wins that area’s entire representation or electoral votes, with no sharing of credits. For example, in a state with several candidates, the one with the most votes becomes the sole winner for that state, regardless of whether they achieved an absolute majority. This approach emphasizes geographic victories over proportional support, often leading to a focus on winning key regions rather than broader, nationwide consensus. It’s commonly used in presidential elections in the United States for allocating electoral votes.