There are two forms: closed list and open list, which differ in whether each party selects the order of election of the party's candidates, or if the voter's choice can affect the order.

In order of election: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Quincy Adams, Jackson, Martin Van Buren . . . the shortest President.

The current Council, elected in 2012, in order of election by ward, is: Amanda Stevens was elected Mayor and Serge Thomann was elected Deputy Mayor.

The current Council, elected on 28 October 2012, is, in order of election by Ward:

LEAD: Following are the winning candidates in the community school board elections on May 2, in the order of election provided by the New York City Board of Elections.

The 'most open' list system is the one where the absolute amount of votes every candidate receives fully determines the "order of election" (the list ranking only possibly serving as a 'tiebreaker').

The following candidates were elected, listed in order of election:

The current Council, elected in 2012 in order of election, is:

The Senate has determined that this division shall result from the order of election, with those elected first having a six-year term.

These seats are listed in order of election for the six states and two territories: