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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.

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Wednesday, March 4, 2009

FAQ: What are the benefits of STV over FPTP?

STV delivers near proportionality, thus fairer results. That is, it obtains a close match between the percentage of the popular vote and the percentage of seats a party gets.

STV allows more voter choice and more MLAs to turn to for better representation.

STV creates more competition among candidates, even within a party, and reduces the number of 'safe seats’, thus providing more accountability.

STV allows fewer wasted votes. It therefore reduces the need for strategic voting and the problem of vote splitting.