Name :   Carol Julian Organization :   KSU Post Date :   9/15/2005 Glossary Comments Glossary Term :   Multi-seat Contest Definition :   Comment :   Current: Contest in which multiple candidates can run, up to a specified number of seats.  Voters may vote for no more than the specified number of candidates.  Also known as field race.   Change: Contest in which multiple candidates can win, up to a specified number of seats.  Voters may vote for no more than that specified number of candidates. Nature of change: Grammatical/syntax, defined per source reference NIST HF Rpt.