tvåkandidatrunoff

Tvåkandidatrunoff, also known as a two-round system or majority runoff, is an electoral system used to elect a single winner. In this system, if no candidate receives an absolute majority of the votes in the first round, a second round of voting is held. Typically, only the two candidates who received the most votes in the first round advance to the second round. The candidate who then secures a majority of the votes in the second round is declared the winner. This system is designed to ensure that the eventual winner has the support of a majority of voters, thereby conferring a stronger mandate. It is a common method for electing presidents and in some legislative elections around the world. The primary advantage of this system is its ability to produce a winner with broad support, avoiding situations where a candidate can win with only a small plurality of votes, especially in races with many candidates. However, it can also lead to lower turnout in the second round, as some voters may feel their preferred candidate has no chance of winning, or may be less motivated if their preferred candidate did not advance.