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In the 2005 referendum, British Columbians voted 58 percent in favour of BC-STV. New referendum legislation required 60 percent. Volunteers who support the YES for BC-STV campaign are working hard to get the second referendum, to be held May 12th, passed. This blog is designed as a source for Mid-Island volunteers, supporters and interested members of the public.

Mid-Island BC-STV Events

  • REFERENDUM DAY. May 12. (Oh, and there's an election today too.)

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

FAQ: How does BC-STV work?

Rather than marking an X by a single candidate, one can rank more candidates in a multi-member district by marking 1, 2, 3, and so on.

Current ridings are combined to form larger districts with multiple MLAs.

The voter can rank as many or as few candidates as he/she wants, stay within party lines or go beyond. It’s the voter’s choice.

The total number of MLAs does not change. The number of MLAs per area and the number of MLAs per person remains unchanged.

If your first choice has more than he or she needs to be elected, the surplus portion of your vote is transferred to your second choice. If your first choice has been eliminated, because he or she has the fewest number of votes, then your vote is transferred at full value to your second choice.
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