{"iri":"https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RvOCpmr98FwBq1EZ2L86iV","label":"Single Transferable Vote System","sub_class_of":["https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RRTsPoZhucp80NJy00WHwY"],"parent_class_of":[],"is_defined_by":null,"see_also":[],"comment":null,"deprecated":false,"preferred_label":null,"alternative_labels":["STV"],"translations":{},"hidden_label":null,"definition":"The Single Transferable Vote (STV) system is a proportional voting method where voters rank candidates in order of preference. Votes are initially allocated to each voter's first preference, and if a candidate reaches a specified quota, they are elected; any surplus votes are transferred to remaining candidates based on the voters' next preferences, and this process continues until all seats are filled.","examples":[],"notes":[],"history_note":null,"editorial_note":null,"in_scheme":null,"identifier":null,"description":null,"source":null,"country":null}