first-past-the-post

noun

1. modifier of or relating to a voting system in which a candidate may be elected by a simple majority rather than an absolute majority Compare proportional representation

Example Sentences

The parliamentary election is run on a first-past-the-post basis with the winner being the candidate in each constituency with the largest share of votes, even if that is less than 50%.

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The Senedd’s new system of 16 constituencies, each returning six MSs, is expected to be more favourable to Reform than the first-past-the-post system used for Westminster elections.

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Every MP is elected on a first-past-the-post basis, meaning that to win a seat, the BDP only needs the largest number of votes in a constituency rather than more than 50%.

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The voting system will also change, as first-past-the-post is scrapped in favour of a system that reflects the share of the vote each party has received.

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Historically the Scottish Greens have failed to make an impact in general elections - the first-past-the-post system has squeezed them out.

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