1.Each of the higher-numbered processes will get two ELECTION messages, but will ignore the second one.

2.The election will proceed as shown:

• When a process receives an ELECTION message, it checks to see who started it.

• If it itself started it (i.e., its number is at the head of the list), it turns the message into a COORDINATOR message.

• If it did not start any ELECTION message, it adds its process number and forwards it along the ring.

• However, if it did send its own ELECTION message earlier and it has just discovered a competitor, it compares the originator's process number with its own.

• If the other process has a lower number, it discards the message instead of passing it on.

• If the competitor is higher, the message is forwarded in the usual way.

• In this way, if multiple ELECTION messages are started, the one whose first entry is highest survives.

• The rest are killed off along the route.