UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What does "first past the post" mean in UK elections?
AThe fastest candidate to declare their candidacy wins
BThe candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins, even without a majority ✓
CParties are ranked by total votes nationally
DVoters rank candidates in order of preference
Explanation
"First past the post" means the candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins the seat — even if they don't have more than 50% of the votes. This system tends to produce clear majorities in Parliament.
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