Ballot Math

Same voters, different counting rules, different winners.

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Detail

Story: plain language and pictures. Mechanics: adds step-by-step counts, tables and methodology. Math: adds formulas and formal definitions.

Theme

Nine ballots.Three winners.

The rule that counts the votes can matter as much as the votes themselves. Ballot Math shows how, without taking sides.

Myths and facts

Voteline: politics on one axis

Electorate

If the electorate shifted

Spatial lab: two issues at once

Voters
Scenarios

Ballot builder

Candidates
Candidates

Strategy game: can you game the count?

    Monte Carlo: how often does each method get it right?

    Criteria scorecard

    What each criterion means

    Real elections

    The methods

    References