proportional representation

noun

: an electoral system in which the number of seats held by a political group or party in a legislative body is determined by the number of popular votes received

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Suburban referenda Glencoe home-rule status: Vote yes Oak Park proportional representation for the election of village trustees: Vote yes. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2024 However, two states — Maine and Nebraska — have a proportional representation electoral college. Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 The bottom line: Voters in Georgia would need to elect 24 more moms to hit proportional representation with the U.S. adult population, per the report. Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024 However, while there has been progress on camera — BIPOC representation on camera in streaming film leads and total actors reached or exceeded proportional representation (45% and 48%, respectively) in 2023 — behind the camera, clear gaps in representation still exist. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for proportional representation 

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First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of proportional representation was in 1870

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“Proportional representation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proportional%20representation. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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