1. Three
candidates were running for county supervisor.
After the polls closed the votes were counted and the following results
were obtained.
Using the plurality method to determine who won the election. Did the winner get a majority of the votes?Arce received 3021 votes.
Edel received 4198 votes.
Shaw received 3132 votes.
Solution:
Since Edel has the most votes (a plurality), he won the election.
To find if Edel won a majority of the vote, you divide the number of votes Edel received by the total number of votes. This will give usor 40.6%.