Einullarvot

Einullarvot is a term occasionally used in theoretical discussions of electoral systems to denote a hypothetical single-vote mechanism. It is not a standard designation in real-world practice. In the einullarvot concept, each eligible elector would have exactly one vote to cast, and the outcome would be determined by counting those votes according to a predefined rule set. Possible counting rules might include simple plurality, majority thresholds, or a basic ranking where the single vote contributes to a top choice.

The term is primarily employed as a pedagogical device to contrast single-vote schemes with other approaches such as proportional representation, ranked-choice voting, and weighted voting. Because it is a hypothetical construct, the specifics of implementation, edge cases, and normative implications (for example, effects on minority representation or political power distribution) are explored within the theoretical or fictional framework in which the concept appears.

The exact origin and conventional spelling of einullarvot are uncertain; the term appears in limited circles and is not established in authoritative electoral literature. It serves mainly as a shorthand for discussing how different aggregation rules influence outcomes when only one vote per person is permitted.

See also: voting system, plurality voting, majority voting, ranked-choice voting, single transferable vote, proportional representation.