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Winner-take-all system

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An electoral system in which the candidate with the most votes wins the entire seat or district, with no representation for runners-up.

AP course connection

Topic 4.1: 4.1 Electoral Systems and Rules

Unit 4

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