# First-Past-the-Post Electoral System

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RdHZOscFU3rvn6hYjUTk1J

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Plurality Voting

**Alternative Labels:**

- FPTP
- First-Past-the-Post Voting
- Simple Majority System
- Single-Member Plurality

## Definition

A First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) electoral system is a voting method where the candidate with the most votes in a single-member district wins the election. This system does not require the winner to achieve a majority of the votes, only a plurality.

## Examples

- Constituency-Based Voting: Canadian federal elections
- First-Past-the-Post (FPTP): United Kingdom general elections
- Single-Member District Plurality: U.S. House of Representatives elections

## Sub Class Of

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

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