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Block Vote (BV)

Block Vote (BV): A plurality/majority system used in multi-member districts in which electors have as many votes as there are candidates to be elected.

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A plurality/majority system used in multi-member districts in which electors have as many votes as there are candidates to be elected. Voting is candidate-centred. The candidates with the highest vote totals win the seats.

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ACE Electoral Systems Glossary
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