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Proportional representation

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Proportional representation (PR) refers to a type of electoral system under which subgroups of an electorate are reflected proportionately in the elected body. The concept applies mainly to political divisions (political parties) among voters. The essence of such systems is that all votes cast – or almost all votes cast – contribute to the result and are effectively used to help elect someone – not just a bare plurality or (exclusively) the majority – and that the system produces mixed, balanced representation reflecting how votes are cast.

Proportional representation - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Voting system that makes outcomes proportional to vote totals "Proportional rule" redirects here. For the division rule in financial law, see Proportional rule (bankruptcy) . On the left are the results of the last first-past-the-post election in New Zealand before the implementation of mixed-member proportional representation in 1996 . PR systems aim to align vote percentage with seat distribution. The 1996 seat results (right) matched the popular vote more closely than the 1993 election. Proportiona

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