Hare system
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The single transferable vote, generally known as the Hare system, was first invented by a Danish statesman, M. Andrae, and was used for the election of a portion of the "Rigsraad" in 1855.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)
Such was the Hare system as propounded by its author.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)
It is not necessary that every vote should be counted to some one candidate, as the advocates of the Hare system claim.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)
While he was at the University of Tasmania the first election under the Hare system was held, and Professor Brown's opinions are based on the result.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)
Mr. Lecky appreciates so little the connection between the method of election and the splitting up into groups that he views without alarm the Hare system, which would still further develop groups.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)