3.23 Borda count violates the majority criterion
No. of voters | 6 | 2 | 3 |
---|---|---|---|
1 | A | B | C |
2 | B | C | D |
3 | C | D | B |
4 | D | A | A |
Table shows the preference schedule for a small election.
The majority candidate in this election is A with 6 out of 11 first-place votes.
Under the Borda count method, the winner is B (32 points to A’s 29 points).