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'''Block''' or '''bloc voting''' refers to a class of [[electoral system]]s where multiple candidates are elected simultaneously. They do not guarantee minority representation and allow a group of voters (a [[voting bloc]]) to ensure that only their preferred candidates are elected. In these systems, a voter can select as many candidates as there are open seats. That is, the voter has as many votes to cast as the number of seats to fill.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ballotpedia |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Block_voting_system |website=Ballotpedia |access-date=September 18, 2023}}</ref>{{better reference needed|date=September 2023}} The block voting systems are among various election systems available for use in multi-member districts where the voting system allows for the selection of multiple winners at once. 

Block voting falls under the [[multiple non-transferable vote]] category, a term often used interchangeably with this term. Block voting may be also associated with the concept of [[winner-take-all representation]] in multi-winner electoral systems or the plurality election method.

Other variations of block voting include [[block approval voting]], and [[general ticket|party block voting]] (sometimes called a [[general ticket]]). Block voting is often contrasted with [[proportional representation]], where the aim is to ensure that each voter's vote carries equal weight. In contrast, block voting tends to favor the most popular party, resulting in a [[landslide victory]].