HomeWhy IRV?How IRV WorksEndorsersResources

How IRV Works

Counting Votes (multi-seat election)

Once a candidate reaches the threshold, he or she is declared elected. Then that candidate’s surplus votes are distributed proportionally to next choice on each ballot.  The surplus is calculated as the proportion of that candidate's votes beyond the threshold:

 Surplus Calculation

Back Button Next Button

Jump to "How IRV Works" page
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18