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Counting single transferable votes

The single transferable vote (STV) is a proportional representation system and also a ranked vote system that elects multiple winners. Under STV, an elector's vote is initially allocated to their first-ranked candidate. Candidates are elected (winners) if their vote tally exceeds the electoral quota. Surplus votes (those exceeding quota) may be…

Surplus vote transfers, Quota & Secondary preferences for prior winners

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Counting single transferable votes

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