proportional representation

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The old constituencies and regions are being replaced with 16 new constituencies that will each elect six members using a system of proportional representation.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

It could take another two to three days to tally the results of the proportional representation vote, officials said.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Results under the proportional representation system may take longer.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

However, no one from the community has held public office since 2008, when Sunil Babu Pant, an openly gay man, became a lawmaker, nominated under the proportional representation system.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

“Stephen, I didn’t study how to save your ass in Waynesboro. I majored in political science. If your problem was to do with proportional representation in Switzerland, I might be able to help you.”

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson