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How many votes does a candidate need to get elected?

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How many votes does a candidate need to get elected?

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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…

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