Majority vote¶

The option with the most votes wins. This is a classic democratic approach — transparent, fast, and decisive. Unlike consensus or consent, majority vote does not require agreement from all participants or the absence of objections.

How it works in Rhizome¶

All participants cast their vote. The option that receives the most votes is adopted as the decision.

Configuration options¶

In the advanced proposal configuration, you can adjust:

• Majority type — relative, absolute, or qualified majority.
• Reference base — whether the majority is calculated from votes cast or from all eligible voters.
• Number of rounds — when there are many options, you can run multiple rounds to narrow down the selection.

Use cases¶

Use majority vote for decisions between clear alternatives where speed matters. It is a good fit when formal criteria apply, such as requirements from articles of association or bylaws.

You can combine majority vote with ranking to preselect options before the final vote. For more on combining modes, see combining decision modes.