Show Notes
The memory of a restaurant-choosing game from grad school inspires Pete and Noah to look at different voting systems, and the math behind how they work to select a winning candidate. From standard majority rules to ranked choice to plurality with elimination, join our hosts for a lively (and timely) conversation about how our voting system can be just as important as our vote. Leave us a voice message
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Questions Answered in the Episode: • What is the Borda count method and how is it used in ranked choice voting? • How does plurality with elimination redistribute votes to determine a winner?
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