Post by davidsf on Jul 8, 2021 7:48:35 GMT -8
I hear this topic bandied about, typically during or immediately after a national election. I acknowledge I need a lot more information, if not alternatives, but the world doesn't necessarily conduct their elections the same way we do. My question is, "Is there a better way than how we do not now?"
and, for the purposes of this discussion, maybe we can tread lightly on the sub-topic of potential fraud?
According to Ballotopedia, there are three primary voting scenarios:
*I also read another alternative in a Ranked Choice system: instead of throwing out the 1st choice preference of the last place finisher, they are given to the 2nd place finisher to keep those voters somewhat engaged (assuming they definitely would NOT want the first place finisher.
The U.S. is currently a Plurality voting system which we know encourages minimal participation with some officials elected with only 20% of eligible voters participating.
To encourage more voter participation, I like the Majority Voting system part that allows for a run-off election, but 20% of eligible voters could STILL elect an official.
All things considered, I think I prefer a Ranked voter system... but I will appreciate your insights to fill in what I don't know.
and, for the purposes of this discussion, maybe we can tread lightly on the sub-topic of potential fraud?
According to Ballotopedia, there are three primary voting scenarios:
Plurality voting system: In plurality systems, the candidate who wins the largest share of the vote wins the election. The candidate need not win an outright majority to be elected. These systems are sometimes referred to as first-past-the-post or winner-take-all.
Majority voting system: In majority systems, a candidate must win at least 50 percent of the vote in order to win the election. In the event that no candidate wins an outright majority, a runoff election is held between the top two vote-getters. For this reason, majority systems are sometimes referred to as two-round systems.
*Single-winner ranked-choice voting system: In a single-winner ranked-choice voting system, voters rank candidates by preference on their ballots. If a candidate wins a majority of first-preference votes, he or she is declared the winner. If no candidate wins a majority of first-preference votes, the candidate with the fewest first-preference votes is eliminated. Votes cast for the eliminated candidate are transferred to second-preference choices (if a ballot lists only the eliminated candidate, the vote is considered exhausted and is removed from future tallies). A new tally is conducted to determine whether any remaining candidate has won a majority of the remaining votes. The process is repeated until a candidate wins an outright majority. This system is sometimes referred to as an instant-runoff system
Majority voting system: In majority systems, a candidate must win at least 50 percent of the vote in order to win the election. In the event that no candidate wins an outright majority, a runoff election is held between the top two vote-getters. For this reason, majority systems are sometimes referred to as two-round systems.
*Single-winner ranked-choice voting system: In a single-winner ranked-choice voting system, voters rank candidates by preference on their ballots. If a candidate wins a majority of first-preference votes, he or she is declared the winner. If no candidate wins a majority of first-preference votes, the candidate with the fewest first-preference votes is eliminated. Votes cast for the eliminated candidate are transferred to second-preference choices (if a ballot lists only the eliminated candidate, the vote is considered exhausted and is removed from future tallies). A new tally is conducted to determine whether any remaining candidate has won a majority of the remaining votes. The process is repeated until a candidate wins an outright majority. This system is sometimes referred to as an instant-runoff system
The U.S. is currently a Plurality voting system which we know encourages minimal participation with some officials elected with only 20% of eligible voters participating.
To encourage more voter participation, I like the Majority Voting system part that allows for a run-off election, but 20% of eligible voters could STILL elect an official.
All things considered, I think I prefer a Ranked voter system... but I will appreciate your insights to fill in what I don't know.
