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Accumulation charts for instant-runoff elections

Physics and Society 2019-08-27 v2 Computers and Society

Abstract

We propose a new graphical format for instant-runoff voting election results. We call this proposal an "accumulation chart." This model, a modification of standard bar charts, is easy to understand, clearly indicates the winner, depicts the instant-runoff algorithm, and summarizes the votes cast. Moreover, it includes the pedigree of each accumulated vote and gives a clear depiction of candidates' coalitions.

Cite

@article{arxiv.1903.06095,
  title  = {Accumulation charts for instant-runoff elections},
  author = {Bridget Eileen Tenner and Gregory S. Warrington},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1903.06095},
  year   = {2019}
}

Comments

to appear in Notices of the AMS

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