wow, Don...I think that's the first I have ever heard of "preferential/instant runoff" voting. I LIKE that idea on first reading....I like it even more IF the totals are all made public, so both the other voters and potential candidates have some idea which way the wind is blowing.

This could be a way for qualified but poor and/or little known candidates to make some waves!

I think I will investigate whether it has any support anywhere near me.