# Cumulative Voting System

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCDAytQfaeKQVN4N79zFtG

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Single Divisible Vote

**Alternative Labels:**

- Proportional Vote Distribution System

## Definition

The cumulative voting system is an electoral method where voters have multiple votes that they can distribute among one or more candidates as they choose. This system allows for greater representation of minority groups by enabling voters to concentrate their votes on a single candidate or spread them across several candidates.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R8aVRgLAjmuf0OiloIoc9pm

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