Ranked Choice Ballot
DRAG / TAP ORDER
Reorder contenders to simulate fan voter behavior and instant-runoff transfers.
Criterion Weight Engine
100%
Fan Popularity Vote40%
Streaming Momentum25%
Touring Footprint20%
Historical VMA Track Record15%
Simulated Winner
Taylor Swift
Leading weighted Borda score & final instant-runoff majority.
Projected Runner-Up
Sabrina Carpenter
Surging streaming velocity and high fan rank allocation.
Simulated IRV Rounds
5 Rounds
Elimination sequence until 50%+ threshold victory.
| Nominee | Key 2024–2026 Metric | Career Moonpersons | VMA Nominations | Era Context |
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