No. Each voter makes a choice at the outset.
The Virginia GOP just used this method for their primary.
Let’s say that there are 7 Candidates in the race.
A, B, C, D, E, F and G.
Each voter will rank their preferences. Example:
1. G
2. A
3. B
4. F
5. C
6. D
7. E
If no candidate gets 50%+ of the vote, then the lowest ranked candidate is eliminated, and the 2nd choice ON THOSE ballots is distributed.
In our Hypothetical, lets say that the first round vote share was as follows:
1. G - 30%
2. A - 20%
3. B - 15%
4. F - 11%
5. C - 10%
6. D - 9%
7. E - 5%
E would be eliminated. On those 5% of the ballots, their 2nd Choice votes get redistributed.
The next round might look like this:
1. G - 30%
2. A - 23%
3. B - 15%
4. F - 12%
5. C - 10%
6. D - 10%
The process repeats until one candidate gets 50%+ of the vote.
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Good explanation! The only thing to add is that, in the NYC primary, each voter could make only five picks from among the thirteen candidates.
One plausible strategy was to use your first few picks for the people you really like. Then assess who the probable front-runners are, based on polling and whatever else you think relevant, and give your fourth and fifth picks to the front-runners you dislike the least.