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.
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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
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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
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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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