Simple English definitions for legal terms
Read a random definition: audit of return
First-past-the-post voting, also known as plurality voting, is a system of voting where the candidate with the most votes wins, even if they do not have a majority of the votes. This means that a candidate can win with less than 50% of the votes if there are multiple candidates running.
For example, in a three-way race, Candidate A may win with 40% of the votes, while Candidates B and C each receive 30% of the votes.
This system is commonly used in elections for political offices, such as the President of the United States or members of Congress.