Analysing the margin of votes by which a candidate wins the election is an important parameter for citizen and even the political parties especially in case of a seat which is decided by low margins. In this section of the analysis, we will explore the variable margin ratio which is calculated as the ratio of margin of votes ( difference in the number of votes between winning candidate and the runner up ) to total valid votes in a constituency.
An example to illustrate how margin ratio works:
Case 1:
Total Votes: 1000 Win Margin: 500 - The winning candidate received 500 more votes than the runner-up Margin Ratio = 500/1000 = 0.5
Case 2:
Total Votes: 1000 Win Margin: 200 Margin Ratio = 200/1000 = 0.2
A lower margin ratio signifies a tight contest whereas a high margin ratio points towards a more one-sided election.
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