What is the single non-transferable vote electoral system?

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What is the single non-transferable vote electoral system?

The single non-transferable vote (SNTV) electoral system is a voting method where each voter casts a single vote for a candidate in a multi-member district. The candidates with the highest number of votes are elected, regardless of whether they have achieved a majority or not. This system does not allow for the transfer of votes from less popular candidates to more popular ones, resulting in a winner-takes-all outcome.