A summary of the different electoral systems that the 2011 referendum would put up as alternatives to MMP.First Past The Post.New Zealand's electoral system until 1996 with voters casting one vote for an MP standing in the electorate they live in. The MP
A summary of the different electoral systems that the 2011 referendum would put up as alternatives to MMP.
First Past The Post.
New Zealand's electoral system until 1996 with voters casting one vote for an MP standing in the electorate they live in. The MP with most votes is elected to Parliament. Some countries use a run-off system where a second round of voting is held between the two highest polling candidates if the first vote does not result in an absolute majority of more than 50 percent.
Preferential Vote
Voters rank candidates in an electorate in order of preference, as the votes are counted the candidate with the least number of first choice votes is eliminated and the voters second preference is then cast. This process is continued until one candidate has a majority.
Single Transferable Vote
A form of preferential vote using multi-seat constituencies with voters indicating their preferences and after candidates are elected or eliminated the voters second preference is cast and all eligible candidates gain a majority.
Supplementary Member
Voters elect a certain number of MPs in a straight first past the post electorate races. A number of MPs
are also elected from party lists depending on the proportion of votes the party gains. This can be done through a second vote or using the vote for the electorate candidate as an indication of party preference
MMP (Mixed Member Proportional)
Two votes are cast. One for an electorate MP decided in a first past the post contest and a second for a party. The overall make-up of Parliament is direct proportion to just the party vote.
