a vote that is transferred to a second candidate indicated by the voter if the first is eliminated from the ballot
Examples of 'transferable vote' in a sentence
transferable vote
This is done by secret ballot under a single transferable vote system.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The transferable vote is a perfectly legitimate and long-standing element of judging.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Synod is re-elected by single transferable vote every five years.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Three different vote-counting systems - list, constituency and single transferable vote - were being used.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The ballot was by single transferable vote and an eventual winner could, in theory, have prevailed after receiving just three votes in the first round.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But any election using proportional representation must use the single transferable vote to ensure representation by many smaller groups.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
How they would be elected - first-past-the-post, single transferable vote or regional lists - is a key outstanding issue.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The election will be conducted using the single transferable vote, under which members list preferences.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Setting up the new system, including electing the commissioners using the single transferable vote, is expected to cost 130 million in the first year.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
A different electoral system is preferable: my own choice would be the single transferable vote.