then the number "1" votes for each candidate are counted. but it can happen that one candidate or several candidates have more than the needed number of votes. these candidates are elected. but since they have more votes than they needed, they pass on the votes which they do not need to other candidates. which candidate or candidates get those "surplus" votes depends on the voters' number of "2" votes given on the ballots papers of the candidates that have already been elected. if those number "2" votes make another candidate win and give them too many votes, this new "surplus" is passed on again, using number "3" votes, and so on.