[EM] Question on RCV/IRV multi-seat method used in Minneapolis

[Raph Frank]

On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 8:19 PM, Jonathan Lundell <jlundell at pobox.com> wrote:
> The common approach, I think, is to sequentially number the ballots during
> the initial count so that the count is repeatable.

I don't think they do that in Ireland.

> It's also worth noting that, for all practical purposes, most if not all
> voting methods have a random element (or at least a means outside the actual
> counting rules) for breaking ties, and this must be taking into account
> during recounts.

True but they are very rare.  Also, multiple hand recounts are
semi-random anyway.