sentence: Ballots are counted, and a series of simulated rounds is conducted.
sentences_before: Voters rank the candidates from favorite to least favorite, with only their top choices being counted each time.
sentences_after: If no candidate has a majority of the votes in any round, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and those voter's next choice votes are then counted. This is repeated until a candidate has a majority.
concept_name: ballot
headings: Instant Runoff Voting
categories: Voting systems