[EM] Debian election results using IRV

[Rob Lanphier]

Hi all,

As I alluded to earlier, I decided to do some analysis of the last 
Debian Project Leader election that occurred last month.  It was 
officially tallied using Condorcet, and as such, Martin Michlmayr won in 
a very close race between him, Bdale Garbee (the incumbent), and Branden 
Robinson.

I ran through a few scenarios using Instant Runoff Voting to tally the 
votes instead of using Condorcet.  The result depended on whether tied 
ballots are allowed.  Allowing for tied ballots (and improvising a way 
to deal with them), Martin Michlmayr still wins the election.  However, 
strictly following the rules that were just enacted in San Francisco for 
future mayorial elections, Branden Robinson would have won.

Anyway, the full results are here:
http://electorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=32

Rob Lanphier
http://electorama.com