Plurality vote
Each voter votes for one candidate. The candidate with the most votes is elected, whether or not they received a majority of votes. Alternatively, after voting once all but the top two candidates are eliminated and one more vote decides the winner.
Benefits
- It is very simple.
Disadvantages
- Presents a large opportunity for strategic voting.
Recommended when
Never recommended. There are other voting methods that are better in all cases.
Not recommended when
Always. There are other voting methods that are better in all cases.