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# Proportional representation
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-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).
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+Proportional representation (PR) 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).
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**Input:** multimember districts, voting base, intentional (often low) exclusion threshold
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### Sensitivities
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-* Fair and accurate representation for multiple parties, leading to more nuanced policies
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-* More accurate representation for marginalized groups
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-* Votes are more meaningful; voting for a particular candidate doesn't "take away" from another
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+* Representation for multiple parties, leading to more nuanced policies
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+* Representation for marginalized groups
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* Potential for smaller parties to gain representation
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* Research demonstrates higher voter turnout in PR systems
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### Tools
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-* Various formulas exist to calculate the allocated number of seats based on election results, including the D’Hondt Method or Jefferson method, Hare method, and German method.
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-* Each variation of the PR system has a different ballot design.
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+* Various formulas exist to calculate the allocated number of seats based on election results, including the D’Hondt Method or Jefferson method, Hare method, and German method
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* The ACE Project provides extensive information on PR systems and the variations of this system with example ballots and formulas
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## Further resources
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