EXAMPLE 7 Sequential Pairwise Voting (with a different agenda)

Assume we have the same ballots as in Example 6, but now let’s use sequential pairwise voting with the agenda , , , . The first one-on-one pits against , and wins by a score of 2 to 1 (as only the third voter ranked over ). Thus, is eliminated and moves on to confront . Because wins this one-on-one (by a score of 2 to 1), is eliminated. Finally, takes on , and wins by a score of 2 to 1. Thus, is the winner.