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Type of system
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| # of MLAs elected
from each electoral district(district magnitude) |
1 |
Between 2 and 7,
depending upon density of population and geography. Generally,
urban areas would elect a higher number per district, and rural
areas would elect a smaller number. |
| # of electoral
districts |
79 |
Unknown until decided
by Electoral Boundary Commission - likely between 15-25 |
| Geographic size
of electoral districts |
Large differences
between urban and rural districts - from 9km2 to
over 100,000km 2 |
Average size would
be larger than currently, because more than one MLA would be
elected from each district; there would still be relatively
smaller urban districts and large rural districts |
| Proportionality
of results |
Can vary widely.
Proportionality not a goal of the system |
Fairly high degree
of proportionality; some variance depending upon district
magnitude. |
| Size of ballot |
Ballots in most
districts have 5-8 candidates |
Would be larger,
likely between 10 and 25-35 candidates, depending upon district
magnitude |
| Ballot design |
Candidates listed
alphabetically, with party affiliation noted |
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Candidates would be grouped
by party; |
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independents would be
listed together; |
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the names of candidates
within a group would be rotated at random; |
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the order of groups would
be rotated at random |
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| How to vote |
Voters mark an
X next to their preferred candidate |
Voters rank as
many candidates as they wish (1,2,3,4 etc.) |
| Counting the
vote |
Candidate with
the most votes wins that electoral district |
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First preferences are
counted and the electoral
quota established; |
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Any candidate reaching
the quota is elected; |
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Vote transfers take place
to determine further successful candidates; |
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(For a full explanation
see BC-STV:
Counting the Vote) |
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