Counting the votes for council elections
Votes in council elections are counted according to the rules set out in legislation.
Counting the votes for the House of Assembly
To win a seat in the House of Assembly, a candidate must receive an absolute majority of the total formal votes cast in the electoral district they are contesting.
Counting the votes for the Legislative Council
In order to win a seat in the Legislative Council, a candidate is normally required to obtain a ‘quota’ of the formal votes. This quota - or minimum number of votes required to win a seat – ensures that winning candidates are elected with a near equal numbers of votes.
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