preferential voting

noun

1. a system of voting designed to permit the voter to indicate an order of preference for the candidates on the ballot.

preferential voting

noun

1. 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

First recorded in 1865–70

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.

From BBC

The contest will be conducted using a preferential voting system.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

That replaces a type of preferential voting in which voters could indicate a second choice.

From New York Times

These elections feature preferential voting, allowing constituents to rank their favoured candidates in order.

From BBC