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Proportional Representation articles on DC

Proportional representation is a concept in voting systems that means that the number of seats won by a party or group of candidates is proportionate to the number of votes received. Also see our section on American democracy and our articles on the Electoral College.

Support Builds For Portland Single Transferable Vote Initiative

October 13, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Portland, Oregon voters will decide whether to pass an initiative for single transferable voting, a form of proportional representation.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, Election Methods, Proportional Representation

The Conservative Case For Proportional Representation

May 1, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Conservative Case For Proportional Representation

Washington Post columnist Henry Olsen calls on Congress to find a bipartisan accord to abolish gerrymandering, offering three options.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Methods, Proportional Representation

Congressional Bill for Proportional Representation Gains No Co-Sponsors

March 20, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Congressional Bill for Proportional Representation Gains No Co-Sponsors

HB 3863 would convert most U.S. House elections to Single Transferable Vote system, and create much larger U.S. House districts.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Methods, Proportional Representation

International Women’s Day and Proportional Representation

March 9, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Highlighting how women around the world benefit from proportional representation because it encourages women to reach the highest levels of power.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election Methods, Proportional Representation, Women and Democracy, Worldwide

What If Everyday People Ran Los Angeles?

February 17, 2022 by Joe Mathews Leave a Comment

If the crisis in democracy had a capital, it would be Los Angeles. And if democracy is going to be saved, that rescue needs to start in California.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Local Elections, Election Methods, Electoral College, Proportional Representation

Proportional Representation Countries Have Better Voter Turnout

February 14, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Proportional Representation Countries Have Better Voter Turnout

A new report shows that shows that countries that use proportional representation have higher voter turnout than those that don’t.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election Methods, Proportional Representation, Voter Turnout

How To Reform The Electoral College Correctly

January 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How To Reform The Electoral College Correctly

Some see the Electoral College as a key aspect of American democratic stability others not, arguing that it erodes the will of the majority.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Electoral College, Proportional Representation

The Completely Useless and Undemocratic US Senate

December 25, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Completely Useless and Undemocratic US Senate

The Senate “has become an obstructive and useless body, a menace to…liberties…, and an obstacle to social growth”, Victor Berger (1911).

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Methods, Proportional Representation

How Many Californians Is Your Vote Worth?

May 25, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Many Californians Is Your Vote Worth?

If you live in California, you might be outraged that an 18th-century system designed to defend slave owners has devalued your vote.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Electoral College, Proportional Representation

What Would Proportional Representation Look Like In The US?

April 7, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

What Would Proportional Representation Look Like In The US?

What would happen if the United States adopted a proportional representation election system for the executive and legislative branches?

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election Methods, Proportional Representation

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