STV mechanics

Question 1

Does STV provide voters with more than one vote?

Answer 1

Yes, they get to rank the candidates in order of preference. (As many as 5 votes)

Question 2

Does STV provide a choice of party and candidate?

Answer 2

Voters choose between a range of candidates, including different candidates from the same party, meaning there is greater choice.

Question 3

How many votes on average are represented using STV system?

Answer 3

85%

Question 4

Does STV ensure extremist parties are kept out?

Answer 4

No, extremist parties can gain some representation. Albeit small as they need less votes to cross the threshold.

Question 5

Does it promote confidence in the process?

Answer 5

Yes, it delivers proportional outcomes and ensures that votes are of largely equal value.

Question 6

Does it provide a clear mandate for government?

Answer 6

Likely to produce a coalition government ,so no.

Question 7

Easy to operate?

Answer 7

No, hard to operate and the counting process is lengthy and complex.