Does counting require a computer?
No — STV is much older than computers, and hand-counts were still done until recently. Today, computers can help us tally paper ballots quickly and are used for all sorts of voting systems. They are used today in municipal elections in many parts of the province. Manual recounts ensure the count is accurate. Back to top How many votes does a candidate need to get elected? In a 2-seat district, a candidate will need 1/3 of the total votes cast. In a 3-seat district, a candidate will need 1/4 of the votes. This is known as the “quota”. Regardless of district size, a candidate will need around 20,000 votes. Learn more about how STV works… Back to top Who determines the riding boundaries? An independent Boundaries Commission meets after every second election to determine the riding sizes. They have produced boundaries for this current election and proposed districts for BC-STV. Their report is at www.BC-EBC.ca Back to top Who would be my MLA? You choose. If you need assistance from an M
