+ # the following subroutine is used for quickvotes, but need for elections now
+ # too. It creates a vote with the candidates listed in order of preference
+ # based on alphabetical order. Meant to be manipulated and then confirmed
+ def set_defaults!
+ self.votes = self.voter.election.candidates.sort_by { rand }.collect {|c| c.id }
+ self.save
+ end
+