I am extremely concerned about the use of the plurality first past the post system. Generally, such systems encourage the establishment of two opposing sides and the use of tactical voting, which is not in the spirit of Wikipedian consensus building.
Considering the large number of well respected candidates running, the vote will probably be narrowly divided, and a small dedicated group of users or sockpuppets could usurp this election.
I very strongly urge an adoption of Instant Runoff Voting-Single Transferable Vote (similar to the method used to elect the President of Ireland). Unlike First Past the Post, IRV-STV will eliminate candidates that lack a clear mandate and will favor consensus building candidates.
--H. "Dick" Cheney
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