SingleSingle TransferableTransferableVotes.Votes. In this presentation, we will

expand on the following points:

- How the STV system works

- The countries and regions it is used in

- Why it is the paramount choice when it comes to choosing which voting system to use

What is What is STV?STV?

?

A skilled method of voting

successful

obtaining a quota

been determined by a mathematical formula

applicant

simplsimplee

200

11=18.182

+ 1 = 19

How does the system work?How does the system work?

reached or exceeded declared declared

electedelectednot enough candidates have been elected

count continues… more votes than quota? surplus transferred to other

candidates according to next preference on each voter’s ballot no one

met the quota?

eliminated

Candidate:  

Round 1 x x x x x xx x x xx x x xx x x x

x xRound 1: Chocolate is declared elected, since Chocolate has more votes than the quota

Round 2 x x x x x xx x x x

x xx x x x

xx x x

Round 2: Chocolate's surplus votes transfer proportionately to Strawberry and Sweets according to the Chocolate voters' second choice preferences. However, even with the transfer of this surplus no candidate has reached the quota. Therefore Pear, who has the fewest votes, is eliminated.

Round 3x x x x

x x 

x x x xx x

x x x xx

x x x

Round 3: Pear's votes transfer to their second preference, Oranges, causing Orange to reach the quota and be elected. Orange meets the quota exactly, and therefore has no surplus to transfer.

Round 4x x x x

x x 

x x x xx x

x x x xx

x x xRound 4: Neither of the remaining candidates meets the quota, so Sweets are eliminated. Strawberry is the only remaining candidate and so wins the final seat.

Why Choose STV?Why Choose STV?

WomenWomen && minoritieminoritiess

proportional representation

fairfairmore than one party

within a party

wasted votes are minimised

Where and how is the Where and how is the STV system used?STV system used?

Northern Northern IrelandIreland locallocal

European elections