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)
Ballot Papers Must be Brought Together for Counting.—This is a practical objection to the Hare system, which puts it out of court for large electorates.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)
Having now dealt with the main features of the different variations of the Hare system, we may proceed to consider some details which are common to all of them.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)
Miss Spence.—An active campaign has for some time been carried on for the adoption of the Hare system in Australia.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)
But, like the Hare system, it places no restriction on the number of parties.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)
