Ranked-choice

Definition

Ranked-choice voting is an electoral system where voters rank candidates by preference rather than voting for a single candidate. If no candidate wins a majority of first-preference votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed to the next preferred candidates until one achieves a majority.

Related terms

Electoral System: The method by which votes are counted to determine electoral outcomes in political elections.

Majority Vote: A voting requirement where more than half of all cast votes are needed for a candidate to win.

Single Transferable Vote (STV): A proportional representation system that allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, similar to ranked-choice but used for electing multiple winners