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'''electowiki''' is a website focused on [[electoral reform]] and describing alternative [[electoral system]]s. It uses [[MediaWiki]] (just like [[Wikipedia]]). |
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[[File:Electowiki-rectangle.svg|thumb|200px|right|the electowiki logo since 2018]] |
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There has been an increasing awareness in many parts of the world of the effect that different [[Electoral system|electoral systems]] have on the quality and timbre of elections and democracy. For example, there are movements for [[proportional representation]], [[Approval voting]], [[Score voting]], [[instant-runoff voting]], and [[Condorcet method|Condorcet methods]]. |
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There is a vast literature on the [[:Category:Voting theory|theory]] behind these systems: What [[:Category:Voting system criteria|criteria]] can you use to judge whether a particular method works well? What [[tactical voting|strategies]] will different systems encourage voters to use? To the best of our ability, we record the collective wisdom of scholars and enthusiasts, and work together to create a comprehensive reference for all to use. |
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{{Main|About}} |
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Different [[Electoral system|electoral systems]] have different effects on the quality of democratic elections. Many [[Advocacy |electoral activists]] wish to replace the antiquated "[[First Past the Post electoral system|choose-one]]" systems (often referred to as "[[First Past the Post electoral system|first past the post]]") which are used in most of the world's elections with better systems. Many [[Voting theorist |voting theorists]] have researched the topic and support the activists' call for a change. The editors of this wiki support a change too (see "[[electowiki:EPOV]]" to learn more). |
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There are activism movements for the following: |
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* [[Single-member district|Single-winner systems]], such as: |
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** [[Approval voting]] – a "choose-many" variation on the choose-one system |
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** [[Condorcet method|Condorcet methods]] – systems which favor candidates who defeat all other candidates in pairwise comparisons |
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** [[Instant-runoff voting|Instant runoff voting]] – one of many [[Ranked voting systems|ranking systems]] promoted under the name of "[[Ranked Choice Voting]]" (or "RCV") |
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** [[Score voting]] – a system where voters can rate each candidate on a numerical scale |
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** [[STAR voting]] – a variant of score with a majority-rule runoff at the end |
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* [[Multi-member system]]s, which offer differing degrees of [[proportional representation]] while selecting multiple candidates. |
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The field of [[:Category:Voting theory|voting theory]] has had extensive research over the past centuries, including work on: |
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* [[:Category:Voting system criteria|'''Criteria''']] – how can we know whether a method behaves the way we want it to? |
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* '''[[Strategy]]''' – how do different systems encourage different behavior? |
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* [[Social utility efficiency|'''Welfare''']] – how well do different systems promote the public good? |
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To the best of our ability, the '''[[electowiki]]''' community collects the collective wisdom of scholars and enthusiasts and works together to create a comprehensive reference for all to use. |
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=== Categories === |
=== Categories === |
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{{Main|Categories}} |
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This site gives you a guide to what these things are, on pages in the following categorized as follows: |
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This wiki focuses on '''[[electoral system]]s''' (a.k.a. social choice functions). Articles in the [[:Category:Electoral systems|electoral systems category]] describe specific systems together with their implementation details and features. |
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Other categories: |
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*[[Electoral system|'''Electoral systems''']] – different rules for selecting representatives. |
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=== Regions === |
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Below are the [[:Category:Regions|region categories on electowiki]] ordered (roughly) from east to west: |
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* '''[[:Category:Oceania|Oceania]]''' |
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* '''[[:Category:Asia|Asia]]''' |
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* '''[[:Category:Africa|Africa]]''' |
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* '''[[:Category:Europe|Europe]]''' |
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* '''[[:Category:North America|North America]]''' |
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* '''[[:Category:South America|South America]]''' |
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===Other pages === |
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*[[:Category:Voting methods|'''Voting methods''']] (i.e. [[Electoral system|electoral systems]]) are the main focus of this wiki. Articles in this category describe specific methods for selecting between various choices, their implementation details and features. |
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Not all pages on Electowiki are neatly categorized. It is still possible to find them in one of these places: |
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*'''[https://electowiki.org/wiki/Special:AllPages?from=&to=&namespace=0&hideredirects=1 Special:AllPages]''' – for all pages on this wiki (including uncategorized pages) |
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*'''[[:Category:Contents|Category:Contents]]''' – a full hierarchical category tree. Most important pages are in some category |
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Not all pages on Electowiki are neatly categorized. It is still possible to find them in the '''[https://electowiki.org/wiki/Special:AllPages?from=&to=&namespace=0&hideredirects=1 list of all pages on Electowiki]''' or in the '''[[:Category:Contents|full hierarchical category tree]].''' |
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Of course, there's always [[Special:Search]] as well. |
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===About the project === |
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This wiki is closely associated with the [[Election-methods mailing list]], but is more broadly for communities of election-minded people. |
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'''electowiki''' is associated with the [[Election-methods mailing list|'''election-methods mailing list''']], but all election nerds are welcome here. |
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electowiki is a [[wiki]], which means anybody can get involved, building free content. We offer a license for anybody to copy and modify the work hosted here. To learn more about us or how to edit, see the [[Project:Community Portal|Community Portal]] and [[Project:FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]. |
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Some facts about ''electowiki'': |
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Electowiki currently has {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles in the main collection, as well as many other policy pages, talk pages, and user pages. electowiki.org (hosted by [https://meta.miraheze.org/wiki/Miraheze Miraheze]) became the new home for Electowiki in late 2018. The original home (at [https://wiki.electorama.com/wiki/Main_Page wiki.electorama.com]) has a more accurate view of page edit histories of prior to September 2018 (with proper links to authors), and as of this writing in November 2019, still shows up in search engines for many searches. As wiki.electorama.com is decommissioned, this wiki is expected to supersede the old version. |
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*electowiki was launched in January 2005 as the official wiki for the 2003 "[[Electowiki:Electorama!|Electorama!]]" project. |
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*This wiki was created as a home for more detailed information about less-notable methods and articles that are still under development (for Wikipedia and elsewhere) . |
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*electowiki currently has {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles in the main collection, as well as many other policy pages, talk pages, and user pages. |
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*electowiki.org (hosted by [[meta:Miraheze|Miraheze]]) was started in 2018, with content copied over from the old [[Electorama wiki]] site in late 2018. |
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*This wiki ([[electowiki]]) has more-or-less superseded the old [[Electorama wiki]]. |
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To learn more, visit [[ |
To learn more about the history of this website, visit [[electowiki:About]]. To learn more about reading (and editing!) this website, see [[Help:Contents]]. |
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Latest revision as of 18:38, 17 April 2024
electowiki is a website focused on electoral reform and describing alternative electoral systems. It uses MediaWiki (just like Wikipedia).
About
Different electoral systems have different effects on the quality of democratic elections. Many electoral activists wish to replace the antiquated "choose-one" systems (often referred to as "first past the post") which are used in most of the world's elections with better systems. Many voting theorists have researched the topic and support the activists' call for a change. The editors of this wiki support a change too (see "electowiki:EPOV" to learn more).
Movements
There are activism movements for the following:
- Single-winner systems, such as:
- Approval voting – a "choose-many" variation on the choose-one system
- Condorcet methods – systems which favor candidates who defeat all other candidates in pairwise comparisons
- Instant runoff voting – one of many ranking systems promoted under the name of "Ranked Choice Voting" (or "RCV")
- Score voting – a system where voters can rate each candidate on a numerical scale
- STAR voting – a variant of score with a majority-rule runoff at the end
- Multi-member systems, which offer differing degrees of proportional representation while selecting multiple candidates.
The field of voting theory has had extensive research over the past centuries, including work on:
- Criteria – how can we know whether a method behaves the way we want it to?
- Strategy – how do different systems encourage different behavior?
- Welfare – how well do different systems promote the public good?
To the best of our ability, the electowiki community collects the collective wisdom of scholars and enthusiasts and works together to create a comprehensive reference for all to use.
Categories
This wiki focuses on electoral systems (a.k.a. social choice functions). Articles in the electoral systems category describe specific systems together with their implementation details and features.
Other categories:
- Advocacy – real-world reforms. Organizations, legislation, and support for voting reform.
- Elections – analyzing real or hypothetical elections using different methods.
- Electoral systems – different rules for selecting representatives.
- Forms of government – representative vs direct democracy, government structure, parliamentary government formation, and even anarchy.
- Voting mechanics – real-world implementation details like paper ballots or electronic voting machines.
- Voting theory – criteria and properties of voting methods.
Regions
Below are the region categories on electowiki ordered (roughly) from east to west:
Other pages
Not all pages on Electowiki are neatly categorized. It is still possible to find them in one of these places:
- Special:AllPages – for all pages on this wiki (including uncategorized pages)
- Category:Contents – a full hierarchical category tree. Most important pages are in some category
Of course, there's always Special:Search as well.
About the project
electowiki is associated with the election-methods mailing list, but all election nerds are welcome here.
electowiki is a wiki, which means anybody can get involved, building free content. We offer a license for anybody to copy and modify the work hosted here. To learn more about us or how to edit, see the Community Portal and Frequently Asked Questions.
Some facts about electowiki:
- electowiki was launched in January 2005 as the official wiki for the 2003 "Electorama!" project.
- This wiki was created as a home for more detailed information about less-notable methods and articles that are still under development (for Wikipedia and elsewhere) .
- electowiki currently has 777 articles in the main collection, as well as many other policy pages, talk pages, and user pages.
- electowiki.org (hosted by Miraheze) was started in 2018, with content copied over from the old Electorama wiki site in late 2018.
- This wiki (electowiki) has more-or-less superseded the old Electorama wiki.
To learn more about the history of this website, visit electowiki:About. To learn more about reading (and editing!) this website, see Help:Contents.