SV

Question 1

Where is SV used ?

Answer 1

• London Mayoral elections to produce an outright winner

Question 2

How does supplementary vote work ?

Answer 2

• Voters have 2 choices and if a candidate achieves an overall majority they are automatically elected, if this doesn’t happen then the top 2 candidates go to a second round of counting where one is the outright winner
• It is a majoritarian system

Question 3

2021 how many votes did Khan win in each round ?

Answer 3

• Khan received 40% in the first round and 55% in the second round

Question 4

What are the advantages of SV ?

Answer 4

• The winning candidate has an overall majority and therefore has democratic legitimacy
• It is a relatively simple system to understand
• Both 1st and 2nd choices are relevant

Question 5

2021 Election results ?

Answer 5

• Khan : First round (40 %) + second round (55%)
• Bailey : First round (35%) + second round (45%)
• Berry : First round (8%) and then eliminated

Question 6

What was the turnout in the 2021 London Mayoral election ?

Answer 6

• 42 %

Question 7

Disadvantages of SV :

Answer 7

• The winning candidate could win on second choice votes
• They may not enjoy the support of an overall majority
• It is harder for individuals or smaller parties to fund eg Benita (LD) withdrew her candidacy due to the unpaid nature of the role following it being postponed due to COVID