They are directly elected by secret ballot under the alternative vote.

Her popularity dropped significantly in the 2004 election as she fell to just under half the popular vote.

He took just under half the popular vote defeating four other candidates.

The election was conducted under the single transferable vote.

Under the Single transferable vote proportional representation electoral system used in Ireland, it was virtually impossible for all three to be elected.

Under the contingent vote voters cast only one vote, by ranking all of the candidates in order of preference.

He defeated five other candidates with just under half the popular vote to pick up the new district for his party.

He held the district taking just under half the popular vote in the three way race.

The elections were still held by secret ballot and under the single transferable vote.

Wood would be re-elected to her fifth term and second stint in office with just under half the popular vote.