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First Past the Post (fptp)
First Past the Post (fptp): The simplest form of plurality/majority electoral system, using single-member districts and candidate-centred voting.
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The simplest form of plurality/majority electoral system, using single-member districts and candidate-centred voting. The winning candidate is the one who gains more votes than any other candidate, even if this is not an absolute majority of valid votes.
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ACE Electoral Systems Glossary
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