This is a real and repeated problem and it’s so easy to fix for a marginal additional cost! Just randomise ballot order!
Stephen Bush
Among other things... With London's election results coming so close in places, I had a look at three random councils - in 82% of cases the candidate whose surname appeared highest on the ballot paper outperformed the party colleague who was alphabetically lowest. May have caused some split results.
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Who won, what will they do in your local area, and what does this mean for Sadiq Khan?