What happens if RON is elected?
RON is treated like a candidate so any vote for RON is counted in the same way as those for candidates. Therefore, this means that RON is able to win any of the roles available in an election.
If RON does win the election then another election will be held to elect any of the roles that RON won. The original candidates will be allowed to stand again in the new election, but it gives the opportunity for new candidates to stand.
Why would you vote for RON?
There are several reasons why someone may choose to vote for RON. These include:
- They do not think any of the candidates available should be elected.
- They would rather have more chaoise and be able to select from a greater number of candidates.
- They would want to be a candidate themselves and would like the election to be reheld so that they can stand for the role.
- They have already ranked some candidate for the role, but feel that none of the remaining candidates should be elected.
You do not need to vote for RON, but the option is available for you in your would prefer nominations to be re-opened over same or all of the candidates for the role being elected.
No Further Preference: is also an option. Where you have ranked some, but not all candidates, and you feel that you cannot rank the remaining candidates then you can click the 'No Further Preference' button and cast you vote. RON is not an alternative to No Further Preference and should only be used where you actively want, or prefer, nominations to be re-open for the role.