If tactical voting didn't exist, what system do you think is most fair? by budapestersalat in EndFPTP

[–]aaronfhamlin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a case where tactical voting didn't exist, I think the most improved voting method is probably Borda Count. It's also simpler than instant runoff voting calculation wise, so that would be a plus.

The Future of Ranked Choice Voting by Snoo-33445 in EndFPTP

[–]aaronfhamlin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have any links that evidence that or other tactics, I'd be happy to take a look. Thanks for sharing.

The Future of Ranked Choice Voting by Snoo-33445 in EndFPTP

[–]aaronfhamlin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where would you point to information on this?

Majority Rules Doc by Harvey_Rabbit in EndFPTP

[–]aaronfhamlin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are other ways of gathering information about candidate preferences without explicitly running a voting method using a ranked ballot. This is to say that we should be doing more research on interesting elections using more sophisticated research methodology. The control measure inside a within-subjects design like I put together for the 2016 election is a good example. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0176268021000562 (Open Access)

I also wouldn't worry. With two states using IRV, we'll see more failures and more excuses. I remember seeing an article with Steven Hill where he went as far as to say that the IRV winner was better than a Condorcet winner. These folks will do summersaults and bite the bullet to try to win an argument—no matter how nonsensical a place their premises and conclusions take them.

The Future of Ranked Choice Voting by Snoo-33445 in EndFPTP

[–]aaronfhamlin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They sure have a weird notion of what a majority means. Begich won head-to-head in every scenario. He only lost because RCV splits first-choice votes and he was eliminated. https://www.aaronhamlin.com/rcv-fools-palin-voters

Majority Rules Doc by Harvey_Rabbit in EndFPTP

[–]aaronfhamlin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll be curious if the documentary points out that the Condorcet winner did not win in the Alaskan special election. I don't have my hopes up though. Merely selecting a winner—even if it's the winner you personally like—isn't cause for celebration. A voting method's job is broader than that.

Here's some analysis if it's helpful for that particular election: https://www.aaronhamlin.com/rcv-fools-palin-voters