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preferential voting
noun
- a system of voting designed to permit the voter to indicate an order of preference for the candidates on the ballot.
preferential voting
noun
- a system of voting in which the electors signify their choices, as of candidates, in order of preference
Word History and Origins
Origin of preferential voting1
Example Sentences
Candidates to replace him will need 100 nominations from party members to get on the ballot paper, with the contest conducted using a preferential voting system.
The contest will be conducted using a preferential voting system.
Candidates will need 100 nominations from party members to get on the ballot paper, and voting will follow a a preferential voting system, with members ranking their chosen candidates in order of preference.
That replaces a type of preferential voting in which voters could indicate a second choice.
These elections feature preferential voting, allowing constituents to rank their favoured candidates in order.
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