Hare system

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Again, Professor Commons says that "the Hare system is advocated by those who, in a too doctrinaire fashion, wish to abolish political parties."

From Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election by Humphreys, John H.

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 Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)

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 Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)

While he was at the University of Tasmania the first election under the Hare system was held, and Professor Brown's opinions are based on the result.

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

For, although the Hare system is not perfect, it does undoubtedly afford an opportunity for an absolutely fair representation.

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