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Proportional Representation
Interested in learning more about proportional representation in elections? Here's some fun (read: scary) information.
Great website for raw data: http://www.sfu.ca/~aheard/elections/1867-2000.html
And one for the recent election: http://www.sfu.ca/~aheard/elections/2004-results.html
Examples of Problem that PR could help solve: (all for NDP as an example)
How to ensure regional representation? Either have a half-PR and half "first past the post" system, or fully PR but by province.
Comments? Would you vote differently if you didn't know exactly who you were voting for, just that you were voting for somebody off a published list?
Great website for raw data: http://www.sfu.ca/~aheard/elections/1867-2000.html
And one for the recent election: http://www.sfu.ca/~aheard/elections/2004-results.html
Examples of Problem that PR could help solve: (all for NDP as an example)
| Year | Percentage of vote | # of seats | % of seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 15.6% | 19 | 6.2% of 308 ridings |
| 2000 | 8.5% | 13 | 4.3% of 301 ridings |
| 1997 | 11% | 21 | 7% of 301 ridings |
| 1993 | 6.9% | 9 | 3.1% of 295 ridings |
| 1988 | 20.4% | 43 | 14.6% of 295 ridings |
How to ensure regional representation? Either have a half-PR and half "first past the post" system, or fully PR but by province.
Comments? Would you vote differently if you didn't know exactly who you were voting for, just that you were voting for somebody off a published list?
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