Understanding Voting Systems: FPTP vs Preferential

Welcome to Candyland!

Imagine a town called Candyland with exactly 100 residents. The mayor wants to decide what treat to serve at the annual town festival.

Everyone has different preferences, so they need to vote. There are five options:

  • Chocolate - Rich and creamy
  • Ice Cream - Cool and refreshing
  • Chips - Crunchy and savory
  • Pretzels - Salty and twisted
  • Black Coffee - Bitter but sophisticated

Let's see how different voting systems affect which treat wins!

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