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Hare Quota

Hare Quota: A variant of quota used in proportional representation systems which use the Largest Remainder Method, defined as the total valid vote divided by…

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A variant of quota used in proportional representation systems which use the Largest Remainder Method, defined as the total valid vote divided by the number of seats to be filled in the electoral district. See Quota (a). Also known as Hare-Niemeyer. See also Droop Quota and Imperiali Quota.

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ACE Electoral Systems Glossary
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