Hare system
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The single transferable vote, generally known as the Hare system, was first invented by a Danish statesman, M. Andrae, and was used for the election of a portion of the "Rigsraad" in 1855.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by T. R. (Thomas Ramsden) Ashworth
And as for the scheme for allowing separate delegation to a number of sections, which is advocated under the name of the Hare system, it would be absolutely fatal.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by T. R. (Thomas Ramsden) Ashworth
A Number of Votes are Wasted.—It is claimed for the Hare system that every vote cast is effective, because it counts for some one candidate.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by T. R. (Thomas Ramsden) Ashworth
Miss Spence.—An active campaign has for some time been carried on for the adoption of the Hare system in Australia.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by T. R. (Thomas Ramsden) Ashworth
The Liste Libre, or Free List system, is a far simpler and more practical method of proportional representation than the Hare system.
From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by T. R. (Thomas Ramsden) Ashworth
