Single transferrable vote

Cards (4)

  • Where is it used?
    Northern Ireland Assembly
    Northern Ireland local councils
    Scottish local councils
  • Description
    Electors place candidates in number order. Each candidate must achieve a quota of votes to win. Votes above the quota are redistributed to voters lower choice
  • Advantages
    Every vote helps to elect someone. Result closely matches the vote cast for each party
  • Disadvantages
    Often leads to many parties electing candidates. Coalition governments are more likely. Results can take time to count