QoG code: jw_multiround
The variable indicates whether there are run-off elections. These are usually for SMDs with absolute majority requirements. Where jw_multiround is equal to 1, voters have more than a single vote to cast, albeit votes occur on separate election days.
| Dataset | No. Countries |
|---|---|
| Standard time-series | 110 |
| OECD time-series | 30 |
| Dataset | Available for years |
|---|---|
| Standard time-series | 1978-2005 |
| OECD time-series | 1978-2005 |
This variable has information from 1978 to 2005.