Probability of reversal in an election with more than two candidates.
Consider an election with three candidates A, A and A. Suppose that N is the total number of votes cast of which A receives a votes, A receives a votes and A receives a = N - (a + a) votes. We assume without loss of generality that a > a > a. Suppose further that n votes are irregular or suspect. If these votes are removed it is possible that the result of the election may be reversed. Does such a possibility preclude the determination of the rightful winner without holding a new election?...