Plurality voting is an electoral system where the candidate with the most votes wins, regardless of whether they achieve a majority (more than 50% of the votes). In this system, voters select one candidate, and the candidate with the highest number of votes is declared the winner. This method is commonly used in various elections, including those for local offices and national legislatures. One advantage of plurality voting is its simplicity, making it easy for voters to understand and for officials to count. However, it can lead to situations where a candidate wins without broad support, as they may receive less than half of the total votes cast. This can result in the spoiler effect, where similar candidates split the vote, potentially allowing a less popular candidate to win.