Electorate redistricting for a single-member district plurality, two-ballot voting system: Taiwan’s electoral reform
In this study, we formulated a mathematical model for electorate demarcation in line with Taiwan’s electoral reforms, minimizing legislative seats for the main opposition party in Taipei City. The model is compared with historical election data to establish characteristics that are most con...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Belgrade
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Yugoslav Journal of Operations Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0354-0243/2014/0354-02431300002L.pdf |
| Summary: | In this study, we formulated a mathematical model for electorate demarcation
in line with Taiwan’s electoral reforms, minimizing legislative seats for the
main opposition party in Taipei City. The model is compared with historical
election data to establish characteristics that are most contested and
germane to the reform. Examination of the constituency demarcation for the
Seventh Legislator Election ascertains that electorate demarcation can/can
not be manipulated to create electoral advantage. Demonstrable evidence of a
bias toward disproportionate representation in the single-member district
plurality, two-ballot voting system ultimately attests the importance of
scenario analysis before adopting new electorate systems. |
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| ISSN: | 0354-0243 |