Hare system

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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)

Hare system may be criticised from two points of view; first, as applied to the conditions prevailing when it is introduced, and, secondly, as regards the new conditions it would bring about.

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

Professor Commons rejects the Hare system in favour of the Free List system.

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

Ballot Papers Must be Brought Together for Counting.—This is a practical objection to the Hare system, which puts it out of court for large electorates.

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.