Primary definition
That part of the electoral system dealing specifically with the translation of votes into seats.
Also known asVote-to-seat conversion · Seat allocation method · Electoral calculation
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— ACE Electoral Systems GlossaryView source
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That part of the electoral system dealing specifically with the translation of votes into seats.
ACE Electoral Systems Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Electoral Formula. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/electoral-formula
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