The proposal combines geographic representation with proportionality. One chamber would be elected by first past the post, while a second would allocate seats according to nationwide vote shares from the same election. Instead of party lists, those seats would go to the highest-polling constituency candidates who failed to win locally. The aim is to make votes for losing candidates count while preserving local contests.
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Combining local elections with proportional representation
A proposed two-chamber electoral system puts constituency winners in one house and the strongest losing candidates in a proportionally allocated second house.