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A '''simple majority''' is the most common requirement in [[voting]] for a measure to pass, especially in ~~[[deliberative body|~~deliberative bodies]] and small organizations. It means that, of those who cast a vote for or against a proposition or candidate, more than half of the ~~[[vote]]s~~ is necessary for election.

A '''simple majority''' is the most common requirement in voting for a measure to pass, especially in deliberative bodies and small organizations. It means that, of those who cast a vote for or against a proposition or candidate, more than half of the votes is necessary for election.

As an example, let's consider three propositions: A, B, and C, that are proposed in a [[club]] of 100 members. In order for a proposition to be successful, a simple majority must agree to it. The results of the [[election]] are:

As an example, let's consider three propositions: A, B, and C, that are proposed in a club of 100 members. In order for a proposition to be successful, a simple majority must agree to it. The results of the election are:

* 20 votes for proposition A

* 40 votes for proposition B

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* 10 votes are blank

Since there are more votes for B than there are votes for both A and C combined, B has the simple majority, and so wins. Notice that ~~[[abstention]]s~~ and non-voters do not affect a simple majority process, since they neither support nor oppose. They only affect an [[absolute majority]].

Since there are more votes for B than there are votes for both A and C combined, B has the simple majority, and so wins. Notice that abstentions and non-voters do not affect a simple majority process, since they neither support nor oppose. They only affect an [[absolute majority]].

In an election for president in the same club having candidates Jim, Bob, Sally, and Bridget, the results are as follows:

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Tie votes do not meet simple majority and are classfied as failures.

==See also==

* [[Majority]]

* [[Majority rule]]

* [[List of democracy and elections-related topics]]

[[Category:Voting theory]]