The relatively straight-forward plurality-majority system (a.k.a.the first past the post or winner-takes-all system) is easy to understand and has a lot of fun nicknames. It’s also the most common vote tabulation system in the world, so you’ve definitely participated in it. Here’s how it works.

Interpreting Elections, Voter Education, Voting Systems, Voting FAQsLila NordstromJanuary 29, 2019Elections, Election Reform, Voting Systems, Plurality System, Voter Reform, Redistricting