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Which Countries Use Single Transferable Voting?
March 4, 2022
As democracies around the world continue to develop, electoral reforms have become necessary. That’s why many companies, non-profit organizations, and governments are adopting the single transferable vote (STV) system. This is a voting system that allows voters to elect multiple candidates for various positions using a single ballot. Th
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Proportional Representation By Single Transferable Vote
March 4, 2022
The single transferable vote (STV) system is a voting system that uses a ranked preferential method of voting to choose the best candidates for multiple vacancies. It is a system of proportional representation that allows votes to be transferred to alternative candidates where the winning candidates surpass the quota or the least preferre
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Single Transferable Vote Advantages
March 4, 2022
Different countries, organizations, and groups use different voting systems to manage elections and referendums. These voting systems determine how polls are conducted and results counted. One of the most popular voting systems in the world is the single transferable vote (STV). It’s a voting system that allows voters to choose their mo
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What Are The Three Types Of Voting Systems?
March 2, 2022
Updated: February 11th, 2025 Voting systems determine how elections are conducted and how votes are counted to select a winner. The three main types of voting systems are first-past-the-post voting, preferential voting, and majority voting. These different voting methods influence election outcomes by shaping how votes are cast, counted,
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What Is A Preferential Ballot?
March 2, 2022
A preference ballot is one where the voter ranks the choices of candidates in terms of partiality. It is considered one of the best ways of ensuring that the most popular candidate wins by a majority vote. One of the reasons it has this design is that it is essential to gather a group consensus […]
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Understanding How Preferential Voting Works
March 2, 2022
Preferential voting, also called instant-runoff voting, is used in single-seat elections with more than two candidates. Rather than indicating support for a single individual, voters in preferential elections can rank the candidates in order of preference. The preferential voting platform permits a single candidate to be elected, with sev
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What is a Cumulative-Voting Calculator?
February 18, 2022
Cumulative voting is one of the many different methods used to determine the outcome of an election. Depending on the situation, some voting systems are more appropriate than others. For example, when do you use cumulative voting vs. straight voting?  Cumulative voting can be a more complicated way of determining the winner of an ele
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Understanding the Cumulative Voting Formula
February 18, 2022
Running elections is more than announcing the most popular nominee as the winner. There are, in fact, several ways that you can count votes to determine an election outcome. Straight and cumulative voting are two examples. You can also calculate elections using plurality versus majority voting methods.  Cumulative voting is a commonl
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The Difference Between Cumulative Voting Vs. Straight Voting
February 18, 2022
Most people understand the importance of the right to vote. After all, how else will those in power hear the opinions and wishes of those they are supposed to serve?  Yet, voting and elections are more than simply choosing a leader from two candidates. Voting and elections can declare winners in many different scenarios. For [&hellip
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Significant Approval Voting Pros And Cons
February 16, 2022
Approval voting is a single-winner voting system that enables voters to cast their ballot for any number of candidates, and the one with the most votes wins. However, no system is infallible, so we can expect approval voting to have its own set of pros and cons. Understanding Approval Voting Within The Electoral Process As […]
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Analyzing Ranked Choice Vs. Approval Voting
February 16, 2022
Electoral reform is a hot topic in the United States these days. Even though ranked-choice voting is receiving the most attention, approval voting advocates are still doing all they can to gain some traction. So, what is the difference between these two forms of voting systems? The following information is intended to address this questio
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A Detailed Approval Voting Method Example
February 16, 2022
Approval voting refers to a single-winner system. Each voter may choose; or approve any number of candidates running for office, and the one with the highest number of votes becomes the winner. The ballot on which voters can mark several candidates is an approval ballot. The use of this kind of ballot is what makes […]
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What Are The Benefits Of Having A Direct Binding Referendum?
January 29, 2022
For anyone living or operating in a democracy, understanding what a recall, referendum, and initiative are is essential. These are popular electoral devices that empower people to participate in government activities, especially local, state, and federal legislation.  A referendum, in particular, allows direct voting on matters of politi
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What Is A Recall, Referendum And Initiative?
January 29, 2022
Recall, referendum and initiative processes are electoral devices used by citizens when they want to take part in government activities. A recall allows people to remove public officials from office, while referendum voting and initiatives allow citizens to propose, approve, or veto specific legislation. Let’s break down each to underst
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