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Supplementary Vote

Supplementary Vote: A candidate-centred, preferential plurality/majority system, similar to the Alternative Vote.

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A candidate-centred, preferential plurality/majority system, similar to the Alternative Vote. If no candidate achieves an absolute majority of first preferences, all candidates except the two leading candidates are eliminated and their votes reallocated according to the second, third and so on preferences expressed. The candidate with the highest number of votes is declared elected.

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ACE Electoral Systems Glossary
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