[RERUN] What is instant-runoff voting?

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Also known as the alternative vote, instant runoff voting is an election method in which voters rank candidates by order of preference. It’s not massively comm on across the globe, but some mathematicians believe it to be more democratic than other widely used systems.  Just because we have the right to vote, doesn’t mean we live in a perfect democracy. The voting system in use at an election can be decisive in its outcome . Between a majoritarian system, like first-past-the-post, a proportional system, or a mix of the two; you could have different victors.  So what’s the best method then? Does it work then? Is it used in some places? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why do I get vertigo? How can I sleep well with a blocked nose? How will the High Seas Treaty protect the oceans? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices