# Two Round Electoral System

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RB5gf73BI6veb6i7yvZa472

## Labels

**Alternative Labels:**

- Double Ballot
- Majority Runoff
- Majority Runoff System
- Runoff Voting
- Second Round Voting
- Two-Round Voting
- Two-Stage Voting

## Definition

A two-round electoral system, also known as runoff voting, is a voting method where if no candidate achieves a required majority in the first round, a second round is held between the top candidates. This system ensures that the winner has broad support, typically requiring a majority of votes in the final round.

## Examples

- Double Ballot: Brazilian presidential elections
- Majority Runoff: French presidential elections
- Second Round Voting: Russian gubernatorial elections

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RB2K2E9rftRKciKOqkr1BeV

**Deprecated:** False