LWV Montgomery County Maryland, Alternative Election Study

Date of Study

12/2007-5/2008

Name of Submitting League

League of Women Voters, Montgomery County, Maryland

Title of Study

Alternative Election Study

Summary of Study

Here in Montgomery County, Maryland, the winner of an election between two candidates is the one who receives the most votes. If there is more than one seat to be filled, it’s the four top vote-getters (as in at-large County Council positions) or the three top vote-getters (as in electing delegates to the General Assembly from a particular legislative district). Determining a winner in this way is a plurality system. It is sometimes referred to as “winner takes all” or “first past the post.”.

League or Contact Email Address

LWVMC@erols.com

League or Contact Phone Number

301-984-9585