The Alternative Vote (AV) is an electoral system used for electing representatives in single-member districts. Voters rank candidates in order of preference rather than selecting just one. If no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed to the remaining candidates based on the voters' next preferences. This process continues until a candidate achieves a majority. AV aims to ensure that elected representatives have broader support among voters. It is often discussed in the context of electoral reform and is used in various countries, including Australia and some local elections in the United Kingdom.