[governance] Co-coordinator Election Results

[Fearghas McKay]

On 21 Dec 2009, at 15:08, Craig Simon wrote:

> FYI, like STV, the system I've been developing emphasizes ranked  
> choice voting. It uses a combination of Borda Count and Instant  
> Runoff Voting algorithms to tabulate results.

One of the advantages of STV is it that it is relatively simple to  
explain, but even then it usually needs an explanation to a  
significant percentage of the electorate.

Is the addition of Borda Count & Runoff Voting algorithms were the  
extra complexity of explaining ? Is Better the enemy of Good Enough?

Simplicity is always easier to sell and understand - once you start  
talking about Borda Counts et al I get confused and I am involved with  
running elections most years for co-chairs/fellow directors.

For occasional electors complex voting systens are a barrier to  
understanding and believing in the election process, in my opinion.

Perhaps even for regular electors.

Regards

	f
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