Review:

Single Transferable Vote System

overall review score: 4.5
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The Single Transferable Vote (STV) system is a voting method that allows voters to rank candidates in multi-seat electoral districts.

Key Features

  • Ranked choice voting
  • Transferable votes
  • Proportional representation

Pros

  • Promotes proportional representation
  • Encourages voter engagement
  • Reduces the 'wasted vote' phenomenon

Cons

  • Can be complex for voters to understand
  • May require multiple rounds of counting

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Last updated: Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 10:04:39 PM UTC