Four candidates, Harrison (H), Lennon (L), McCartney (M), and Starr (S), are running for regional manager. After the polls close, ranked ballots are tallied, and the results are summarized in the table. Use the plurality method of voting to determine the winner. Harrison Lennon McCartney Starr Number of Ballots Cast 45 95 24 91 30 13 18 1st choice H L L M M S S 2nd choice L M S L L H M 3rd choice S H M H S L H 4th choice M S H S H M L

Four candidates, Harrison (H), Lennon (L), McCartney (M), and Starr (S), are running for regional manager. After the polls close, ranked ballots are tallied, and the results are summarized in the table. Use the plurality method of voting to determine the winner. Harrison Lennon McCartney Starr Number of Ballots Cast 45 95 24 91 30 13 18 1st choice H L L M M S S 2nd choice L M S L L H M 3rd choice S H M H S L H 4th choice M S H S H M L

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Harrison Lennon McCartney Starr

	Number of Ballots Cast
45	95	24	91	30	13	18
1st choice	H	L	L	M	M	S	S
2nd choice	L	M	S	L	L	H	M
3rd choice	S	H	M	H	S	L	H
4th choice	M	S	H	S	H	M	L

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