The planning committee for a renewable energy trade show is trying to decide what city to hold their next show in. The votes are shown below. Find the winner under the plurality method. 11 votes | 8 votes | 14 votes | 7 votes 1st Choice | Buffalo | Atlanta | Chicago | Atlanta 2nd Choice | Atlanta | Buffalo | Buffalo | Chicago 3rd Choice | Chicago | Chicago | Atlanta | Buffalo Buffalo Atlanta There is a tie between Atlanta and Chicago Chicago
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