Alternative Vote

British  

noun

1.  AV.  (modifier) of or relating to a system of voting in which voters list the candidates in order of preference. If no candidate obtains more than 50% of first-preference votes, the votes for the bottom candidate are redistributed according to the voters' next preference See proportional representation

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Example Sentences

But what might have happened if the UK had backed the Alternative Vote at general elections?

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2021

Under the Alternative Vote, voters rank candidates in order of preference.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2021

According to the Electoral Commission, 6,152,607 voted Yes to the Alternative Vote, while 13,013,123 voted No.

From BBC • May 7, 2011

Asked if they would use the Alternative Vote if it were introduced, 55% said they would carry on voting for just one candidate.

From BBC • May 1, 2011

We will whip both Parliamentary parties in both Houses to support a simple majority referendum on the Alternative Vote, without prejudice to the positions parties will take during such a referendum.

From The Guardian • Sep. 17, 2010