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# Proportional representation
Proportional representation refers to the fair and accurate translation of citizen and party makeup into the legislature. If X percent of voters support a certain party, then X percent of the legislature should mirror that party. Proportional representation voting systems are comprised of three main variations: the party list system, the mixed-member system, and the single transferable vote (or choice voting).
Proportional representation refers to the fair and accurate translation of citizen and party makeup into the legislature. If *x* percent of voters support a certain party, then *x* percent of the legislature should mirror that party. Proportional representation voting systems are comprised of three main variations: the party list system, the mixed-member system, and the single transferable vote (or choice voting).
**Input:** multimember districts, diverse voting base, intentional (oftentimes low) exclusion threshold
**Input:** multimember districts, voting base, intentional (often low) exclusion threshold
**Output:** multiparty representation, proportional allocation of seats, potential for minority party representation
**Output:** multiparty representation, proportional allocation of seats
## Background
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* Fair and accurate representation for multiple parties, leading to more nuanced policies
* More accurate representation for marginalized groups
* Votes are more meaningful; voting for a particular candidate doesn’t “take away” from another
* Votes are more meaningful; voting for a particular candidate doesn't "take away" from another
* Potential for smaller parties to gain representation
* Research demonstrates higher voter turnout in PR systems
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## Further resources
* ACE Project: The Electoral Knowledge Network. "Proportional Representation".
* Amy, D. J. (2000). Behind the ballot box: a citizen's guide to voting systems. Greenwood Publishing Group.
* ACE Project: The Electoral Knowledge Network. "Proportional Representation."
* Amy, D. J. (2000). _Behind the ballot box: a citizen's guide to voting systems_. Greenwood Publishing Group.