Single Non-Transferable Vote System

Single Non-Transferable Vote System - The Single Non-Transferable Vote (SNTV) system is an electoral method where each voter casts one vote for one candidate in a multi-member district, and the candidates with the highest number of votes win the seats. This system allows for minority representation by enabling voters to focus their support on a single candidate without the need for vote transfers.

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Single Non-Transferable Vote System
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The Single Non-Transferable Vote (SNTV) system is an electoral method where each voter casts one vote for one candidate in a multi-member district, and the candidates with the highest number of votes win the seats. This system allows for minority representation by enabling voters to focus their support on a single candidate without the need for vote transfers.
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