# Winner-Take-All Electoral System

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## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Winner-Takes-All Voting

**Alternative Labels:**

- Dominance Voting System
- Majoritarian System
- Plurality System
- Relative Majority System
- Simple Majority System
- Single-Member Plurality

## Definition

A winner-take-all electoral system is a voting method in which the candidate or party receiving the most votes wins all available seats or electoral votes, without any proportional distribution. This system is often used in single-member districts and can lead to a significant advantage for the majority party, potentially underrepresenting minority groups.

## Examples

- At-Large Voting: City of Los Angeles City Council elections
- Electoral College System: United States presidential elections

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