Plurality Voting
/ˈplʊrəˌlɪti ˈvoʊtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) An electoral system where the candidate with the most votes wins, regardless of whether they achieve an absolute majority.
In plurality voting systems, winning requires only more votes than any other candidate, not necessarily a majority.
Forms
- plurality voting
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Commentary
Plurality voting is frequently used in single-member district elections and often criticized for allowing winners without majority support.
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