Tvåomgångarssystem

Tvåomgångarssystem, also known as a two-round system or runoff voting, is an electoral system used in some countries to elect a president or other single office holder. In this system, if no candidate receives an outright majority of the votes in the first round, a second round of voting is held. The second round typically involves only the top two candidates from the first round. The candidate who then receives the most votes in the second round is declared the winner.

The primary advantage of a two-round system is that it ensures the winner has majority support, at least among those who vote in the final round. This can lead to greater legitimacy for the elected official, as they have demonstrated broad appeal. It also allows voters to express their preferences more nuancedly in the first round, knowing that a second chance exists if their initial choice does not proceed.

However, the system can also be criticized for potentially disenfranchising voters whose preferred candidate is eliminated after the first round. There is also the risk of strategic voting, where voters might not vote for their most preferred candidate in the first round if they believe that candidate has no chance of advancing, instead voting for a candidate they see as a more viable option for the second round. The cost and logistics of holding two separate elections can also be a consideration.