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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.

Is the National Popular Vote a Good Idea?

June 5, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

North Carolina voter suppression.jpg New Hampshire Republicans

Responding to Paul R. Hollrah and making the point that almost anyone would find the national popular vote a good idea

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Election Methods, Electoral College, Proportional Representation

Writer Laments Useless Vote of His Home State

June 5, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

NJ Chris Christie vetoes election reform

Useless Vote: Late Voting States in Primaries Saw the Contest End Before Their Election Day

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Methods, Electoral College, Proportional Representation, Voter Turnout

Electoral Leverage: Florida Has it and Alabama Lacks it

May 22, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Florida and Alabama Coast as it Used to be Known

Would Alabama Voters Benefit From the Electoral Leverage Provided by National Popular Vote Plan?

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

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Election Method Reformer Speaks With DC

May 3, 2012 by Adrian Tawfik Leave a Comment

Election Method Reformer Richard Fobes Urges No Vote on Arizona Top-Two Primary

Election Method Reformer, DC Author and Activist Richard Fobes Discusses State of Election Method Reform in the US

Filed Under: American Democracy Originals Tagged With: Election Methods, Polling, Proportional Representation, Redistricting

Is a Direct National Popular Vote a Good Idea?

February 10, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Is a Direct National Popular Vote a Good Idea?

Multiple States Considering Changing the Way They Elect President in Direct National Popular Vote

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

Should We Elect Presidents by Popular Vote?

January 26, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cartoon Election 2012 Corporations

Will Reform of Elections Become Campaign Issue? Should we Elect Presidents by Popular Vote

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

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