On October 10, the Orange County Register, one of California’s largest newspapers, carried this op-ed by Duane Roberts. It explains and advocates for proportional representation.
On October 10, the Orange County Register, one of California’s largest newspapers, carried this op-ed by Duane Roberts. It explains and advocates for proportional representation.
One of the issues that I have with proportional representation is that most versions of the system require voting for parties, rather than individuals. This is probably one of the biggest obstacles to its adoption in the US. Most Americans prefer to vote for individuals, rather than parties.
However, the rule requiring single member districts should be repealed. This would enable states to experiment with more different methods of voting.
INDIVIDUAL BALLOT ACCESS – PETITIONS / FILING FEES
CANDIDATE PRE-ELECTION RCV LISTS OF OTHER CANDS
VOTE FOR ONE
TOTAL VOTES/ TOTAL MEMBERS = EQUAL VOTES TO ELECT EACH MEMBER
SURPLUS VOTES DOWN
LOSER VOTES UP
COALITION POLITICS FOR MARGINAL SEATS.
A-L-L VOTES COUNT >>> BOTH MAJORITY RULE AND MINORITY REPRESENTATION.
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TOTALLY SEPARATE NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS FOR EXEC/JUDIC OFFICES – APPROVAL VOTING.
LATER- CONDORCET FOR ALL OFFICES.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/10/14/california-falls-to-worlds-fifth-largest-economy/
COMMIES HAVE THEIR EFFECTS
Exactly the opposite of what Walter Ziobro says: vote for parties, not individuals. But, no proportional representatives or multi member districts.