Hare system

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Hare system may be criticised from two points of view; first, as applied to the conditions prevailing when it is introduced, and, secondly, as regards the new conditions it would bring about.

From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)

Commenting on these results, the Argus declares that the Hare system does not pretend to reform or guide the people.

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)

I consider," said he, "the Hare system preferable to that of competing lists.

From Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election by Humphreys, John H.

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)