First-past-the-post elections
Aug 13, 2003 | 6:26 am
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First-past-the-post elections
Elections in which votes are only counted on a first-past-the-post basis, with no preference run-off, devalue to nil the votes for any candidate who isn't in the running.
It's bad enough in political elections with 3 or 4 candidates, but in a race with over 40 candidates, it's utterly ludicrous and the result may grossly misrepresent the opinions and votes of the voters. Why is this election being done in this archaic way when we have the capability to run a fair preferential voting system instead?
It's bad enough in political elections with 3 or 4 candidates, but in a race with over 40 candidates, it's utterly ludicrous and the result may grossly misrepresent the opinions and votes of the voters. Why is this election being done in this archaic way when we have the capability to run a fair preferential voting system instead?
Aug 13, 2003 | 8:18 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Kremmen:
Elections in which votes are only counted on a first-past-the-post basis, with no preference run-off, devalue to nil the votes for any candidate who isn't in the running.
It's bad enough in political elections with 3 or 4 candidates, but in a race with over 40 candidates, it's utterly ludicrous and the result may grossly misrepresent the opinions and votes of the voters. Why is this election being done in this archaic way when we have the capability to run a fair preferential voting system instead?</font>
Elections in which votes are only counted on a first-past-the-post basis, with no preference run-off, devalue to nil the votes for any candidate who isn't in the running.
It's bad enough in political elections with 3 or 4 candidates, but in a race with over 40 candidates, it's utterly ludicrous and the result may grossly misrepresent the opinions and votes of the voters. Why is this election being done in this archaic way when we have the capability to run a fair preferential voting system instead?</font>
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Aug 13, 2003 | 9:08 am
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It might be because as a volunteer run board and we simply did not have enough or any volunteers to assist with such an effort.
And, the members of TalkBoard are there for advisory roles only. This makes quite a difference.
And, the members of TalkBoard are there for advisory roles only. This makes quite a difference.
Aug 13, 2003 | 9:40 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Kremmen:
It's bad enough in political elections with 3 or 4 candidates, but in a race with over 40 candidates, it's utterly ludicrous and the result may grossly misrepresent the opinions and votes of the voters.</font>
It's bad enough in political elections with 3 or 4 candidates, but in a race with over 40 candidates, it's utterly ludicrous and the result may grossly misrepresent the opinions and votes of the voters.</font>
Aug 14, 2003 | 1:09 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Randy Petersen:
It might be because as a volunteer run board and we simply did not have enough or any volunteers to assist with such an effort.
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It might be because as a volunteer run board and we simply did not have enough or any volunteers to assist with such an effort.
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If you ever want any help with doing it as a preferential ballot, just let me know.Analise, I find that funny. ... I wouldn't if I lived in the country concerned.