Is this as similar to Ranked Robin (https://www.equal.vote/ranked_robin) as it sounds?

@cfrank I think the page I linked addresses these issues. "On ties:
In the event of a rock-paper-scissors type tie where there isn't a single candidate preferred over all others, there are a number of logical tiebreaker options supported by the Equal Vote Coalition. A jurisdiction could simply break the tie in favor of the tied candidate who won the most match-ups (Copeland Tiebreaker), or elect the tied candidate who was top-ranked on the most ballots (Favorite Tiebreaker), or elect the tied candidate who lost their worst match by the smallest margin (Smith-Minimax Tiebreaker). The key is to pick something practical and transparent in advance and stick with it. "

And while it doesn't specifically compare to other Condorcet methods, it does describe the advantages, e.g., that it's comparatively simple/easy to explain to voters: "Ranked Robin Advantages:
Simple. Ranked Robin allows voters to rank candidates however they like. All rankings are counted, and the candidate preferred over the most others wins. This makes Ranked Robin easy for voters and easy to understand conceptually. The fact that all rankings are always counted makes it relatively easy to tally and audit.
Expressive. Allowing voters to give equal rankings helps voters express more nuanced opinions and ensures voters can rank as many candidates as desired, even if there are more candidates than available ranks on the ballot.
Honest. Candidates are compared head-to-head, like an election with only two candidates. Voting honestly is always the best choice in that scenario, so voters can rest assured that it’s best to rank candidates honestly.
Accurate. Ranked Robin always elect the most preferred candidate if one exists. This is the gold standard for measuring accuracy for ranked elections. Peer review and other studies consistently back up claims by advocates. Despite its relative simplicity, Ranked Robin’s accuracy is top tier, especially when paired with a robust tiebreaker.
Equal. Ranked Robin eliminates vote-splitting and ensures an equally powerful vote for each and every voter by allowing voters to rank candidates freely and then counting all voters' rankings. There are no wasted votes, and whether or not your favorite can win, your vote will make a difference.
Secure. Ranked Robin ballots can be tallied locally as they come in and ballots are batch summable. This is a vital component of election security, auditability, and election integrity especially in jurisdictions that run geographically-spread or high-profile elections.
No primary needed. Ranked Robin is highly accurate even in races with a large number of candidates, which means that it can be used without a primary election if desired. This can save taxpayers, candidates, and voters the headaches and expense that comes with holding two separate elections each cycle."

@cfrank I don't know that much about the range of methods called Condorcet. Are there Condorcet methods that are different from what it describes as Ranked Robin?

@cfrank I don't know that much about the range of methods called Condorcet. Are there Condorcet methods that are different from what it describes as Ranked Robin?

@cfrank I think the page I linked addresses these issues. "On ties:
In the event of a rock-paper-scissors type tie where there isn't a single candidate preferred over all others, there are a number of logical tiebreaker options supported by the Equal Vote Coalition. A jurisdiction could simply break the tie in favor of the tied candidate who won the most match-ups (Copeland Tiebreaker), or elect the tied candidate who was top-ranked on the most ballots (Favorite Tiebreaker), or elect the tied candidate who lost their worst match by the smallest margin (Smith-Minimax Tiebreaker). The key is to pick something practical and transparent in advance and stick with it. "

And while it doesn't specifically compare to other Condorcet methods, it does describe the advantages, e.g., that it's comparatively simple/easy to explain to voters: "Ranked Robin Advantages:
Simple. Ranked Robin allows voters to rank candidates however they like. All rankings are counted, and the candidate preferred over the most others wins. This makes Ranked Robin easy for voters and easy to understand conceptually. The fact that all rankings are always counted makes it relatively easy to tally and audit.
Expressive. Allowing voters to give equal rankings helps voters express more nuanced opinions and ensures voters can rank as many candidates as desired, even if there are more candidates than available ranks on the ballot.
Honest. Candidates are compared head-to-head, like an election with only two candidates. Voting honestly is always the best choice in that scenario, so voters can rest assured that it’s best to rank candidates honestly.
Accurate. Ranked Robin always elect the most preferred candidate if one exists. This is the gold standard for measuring accuracy for ranked elections. Peer review and other studies consistently back up claims by advocates. Despite its relative simplicity, Ranked Robin’s accuracy is top tier, especially when paired with a robust tiebreaker.
Equal. Ranked Robin eliminates vote-splitting and ensures an equally powerful vote for each and every voter by allowing voters to rank candidates freely and then counting all voters' rankings. There are no wasted votes, and whether or not your favorite can win, your vote will make a difference.
Secure. Ranked Robin ballots can be tallied locally as they come in and ballots are batch summable. This is a vital component of election security, auditability, and election integrity especially in jurisdictions that run geographically-spread or high-profile elections.
No primary needed. Ranked Robin is highly accurate even in races with a large number of candidates, which means that it can be used without a primary election if desired. This can save taxpayers, candidates, and voters the headaches and expense that comes with holding two separate elections each cycle."

Is this as similar to Ranked Robin (https://www.equal.vote/ranked_robin) as it sounds?

An idea someone just posted:

https://bsky.app/profile/miniver.bsky.social/post/3lxbvybylik2i

https://miniver.blogspot.com/2025/08/a-novel-system-for-proportional.html

Has this been thought of before? Any concerns about how it would work?