PREFERENTIAL VOTING definition
PREFERENTIAL VOTING means a system of voting in which the voter shall place the number 1 in the square opposite the name of the candidate for whom they vote as first preference and shall place the number 2, 3, 4 (and so on, as the case requires) in the squares opposite the names of all the remaining candidates so as to indicate the order of preference for them.
PREFERENTIAL VOTING means a system of voting in which the voter shall place the number 1 in the square opposite the name of the candidate for whom the voter gives as their first preference, and shall place the number 2, 3, 4 (and so on as the case requires) in the squares opposite the names of all the remaining candidates so as to indicate the order of the preference for them. In a ballot by the preferential system the valid ballot papers shall be separated into separate parcels, each such parcel containing all those papers on which first preference is indicated for the same candidate. If on the first count a candidate receives an absolute majority of first preference votes of total valid votes cast they shall be declared elected.
PREFERENTIAL VOTING means a system of voting in which the voter shall place the number 1 in the square opposite the name of the candidate for whom the member votes as first
More Definitions of PREFERENTIAL VOTING
PREFERENTIAL VOTING means the preferential voting method of election provided for in this chapter.
PREFERENTIAL VOTING as used in the section, means a formal expression of opinion that is recorded in the minutes and cast prior to the official vote of the governing board. A preferential vote will not serve in determining the final numerical outcome of a vote. No preferential vote will be solicited on matters subject to closed session discussion.
PREFERENTIAL VOTING means a type of election where voters rank the candidates in order of preference, with “1” being the highest (most preferred) ranking. The first preference on each ballot counts as a vote for that particular candidate, and the votes are tallied. If no candidate receives a majority (greater than 50% of the total valid ballots), the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated and the ballots for that candidate are redistributed to each ballot’s second preference. The process continues until a majority is reached by one of the candidates. To be considered a valid ballot, the submitted ballot must satisfy the following conditions: