Primary definition
The term used in francophone countries for the version of List PR in which voters may vote for a party or grouping and in addition for one or more candidates, whether or not those candidates are nominated by that party or grouping. See also Free list .
Also known aspanachage voting · panachage system · panachage list · panachage electoral system · panaché · panachage (French term) · vote panaché · panachage rule
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The term used in francophone countries for the version of List PR in which voters may vote for a party or grouping and in addition for one or more candidates, whether or not those candidates are nominated by that party or grouping. See also Free list .
ACE Electoral Systems Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Panachage. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/panachage
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