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)

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.

A Number of Votes are Wasted.—It is claimed for the Hare system that every vote cast is effective, because it counts for some one candidate.

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

Now, the advocates of the Hare system declare that each elector should have one effective vote only, no matter how many seats the party is entitled to.

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)