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one of the options for the series of divisors used to distribute seats in List PR systems which adopt the Highest Average Method. The votes of a party or grouping are divided successively by 1, 3, 5... as seats are allocated to it. See also D'Hondt Formula .
Also known asWebster method · Sainte-Laguë method
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one of the options for the series of divisors used to distribute seats in List PR systems which adopt the Highest Average Method. The votes of a party or grouping are divided successively by 1, 3, 5... as seats are allocated to it. See also D'Hondt Formula .
ACE Electoral Systems Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Sainte Laguë Formula. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/sainte-lagu-formula
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