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'''Proportional approval voting''' (PAV) is a theoretical [[voting system]] for multiple-winner |
'''Proportional approval voting''' (PAV) is a theoretical [[voting system]] for multiple-winner elections, in which each voter can vote for as many or as few candidates as the voter chooses. It was developed by Forest Simmons in [[2001]]. |
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PAV works by looking at how "satisfied" each voter is with each potential result or outcome of the of the election. |
PAV works by looking at how "satisfied" each voter is with each potential result or outcome of the of the election. |
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The system disadvantages minority groups who share some preferences with the majority. In terms of [[tactical voting]], it is therefore highly desirable to withhold approval from candidates who are likely to be elected in any case, as with [[cumulative voting]] and the [[single non-transferable vote]]. |
The system disadvantages minority groups who share some preferences with the majority. In terms of [[tactical voting]], it is therefore highly desirable to withhold approval from candidates who are likely to be elected in any case, as with [[cumulative voting]] and the [[single non-transferable vote]]. |
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==See also== |
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* [[List of democracy and elections-related topics]] |
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[[Category:Voting systems]] |
[[Category:Voting systems]] |
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