Primary definition
The result of dividing a country into two or more non-overlapping areas, in each of which a different electoral system is used.
Also known asMixed electoral system · Parallel voting system · Combined electoral system · Dual electoral system
— ACE Electoral Systems GlossaryView source
Understand more election terms clearly
Get one important election term explained each week, with authoritative sources, practical context and related definitions.
Free. One useful email each week. Unsubscribe anytime.Learn more about the ESG newsletter →
ACE
The result of dividing a country into two or more non-overlapping areas, in each of which a different electoral system is used.
ACE Electoral Systems Glossary · 2024
Cite this term
Permanent URL · stable across revisions
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Hybrid System. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/hybrid-system
Sources
1 cited · last checked Aug 9, 2026
01
ACE Electoral Systems Glossary
ACE Electoral Systems Glossary
Single-source
Get the weekly election term
Receive one cited, source-backed election explanation in your inbox each week.
Get election terms explained weekly →
Free · Nonpartisan · Unsubscribe anytime.