Review:
Instant Runoff Voting
overall review score: 4.2
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Instant-runoff voting (IRV) is a voting method used in single-winner elections in which voters rank candidates in order of preference. It aims to elect a candidate that the majority of voters prefer.
Key Features
- Ranked-choice voting system
- Elimination of least popular candidates
- Multiple rounds of counting
Pros
- Promotes voter expression by allowing ranking of candidates
- Encourages cooperation among candidates to appeal to broader voter base
- Reduces the likelihood of strategic voting
Cons
- Complexity may confuse some voters
- Requires additional counting rounds which can be time-consuming