Kaksikierroksisen

Kaksikierroksisen is a Finnish term that translates to "two-round" or "double-round" in English. It is primarily used in the context of electoral systems. In a kaksikierroksinen system, a candidate must secure an absolute majority of the votes, meaning more than 50%, to win the election outright in the first round. If no candidate achieves this majority in the initial vote, a second round of voting is held. This second round typically involves the top two candidates from the first round. The candidate who receives the most votes in the second round is then declared the winner. This electoral mechanism is designed to ensure that the eventual winner has broad support from the electorate, as they have either achieved a majority from the start or have outperformed their closest rival in a head-to-head contest. Several countries utilize a kaksikierroksinen system for their presidential or legislative elections, including France and Finland. The system aims to legitimize election outcomes by requiring a more substantial mandate than a simple plurality.