key term - Plurality voting

Definition

Plurality voting is an electoral system in which the candidate who receives the most votes within a geographic area wins the election, without needing a majority of the votes. This system is commonly used in single-member districts where only one representative is chosen.

Related terms

Majority Voting System: A voting system in which a candidate must receive more than half of all votes cast to win.

Single: Member District - An electoral district that is represented by one official in a legislative body.

Electoral System:

The set of rules that determine how elections and referendums are conducted and how their results are determined