Majority Vote

A majority vote is when more than half of all votes are in favor of a specific candidate or proposal. A majority of eligible voters agree on a winning option, which has more support than any other choice on the ballot. Many organizations require a majority vote to elect members to the board, pass resolutions, or make decisions. Every association has a different threshold for the number or percentage of votes that qualify as a majority. Some require a simple majority of more than 50%, while others require a higher threshold.

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