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Single Transferable Vote (STV)

Single Transferable Vote (STV): A preferential candidate-centred proportional representation system used in multi-member districts.

Also known as: STV

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A preferential candidate-centred proportional representation system used in multi-member districts. Candidates that surpass a specified quota (see Quota (a)) of first-preference votes are immediately elected. In successive counts, votes are redistributed from least successful candidates, who are eliminated, and votes surplus to the quota are redistributed from successful candidates, until sufficient candidates are declared elected.

Alternative Definitions

Definition 2

CHOICE VOTING. Abbreviated STV.

Source: Electronic Voting GlossaryType: external
Definition 3

SINGLE Transferable VOTE

Source: Electronic Voting GlossaryType: external

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ACE Electoral Systems Glossary
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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