Proportional representation (PR) characterizes electoral systems in which divisions in an electorate are reflected proportionately in the elected body. If n% of the electorate support a particular political party or set of candidates as their favorite, then roughly n% of seats will be won by that party or those candidates. The essence of such systems is that all votes contribute to the result—not just a plurality, or a bare majority. The most prevalent forms of proportional representation all require the use of multiple-member voting districts, as it is not possible to fill a single seat in a proportional manner. In fact, PR systems that achieve the highest levels of proportionality tend to include districts with large numbers of seats.
An electoral district, also known as an election district, legislative district, voting district, constituency, riding, ward, division, (election) precinct, electoral area, circumscription, or electorate, is an administrative subdivision of a larger state created to provide its population with representation in the larger state's legislative body. That body, in turn, determines each districts' boundaries and whether each will be represented by a single member or multiple members. Generally, only voters (constituents) who reside within the district are permitted to vote in an election held there. District representatives may be elected via a first-past-the-post system, a proportional representative system, or another voting method. They may be selected via a direct election under universal suffrage, an indirect election, or another form of suffrage.
An electoral district in Canada, also known as a "constituency" or a "riding", is a geographical constituency upon which Canada's representative democracy is based. It is officially known in Canadian French as a circonscription, but frequently called a comté (county).
The Japanese political process has three types of elections: general elections to the House of Representatives held every four years, elections to the House of Councillors held every three years to choose half of its members, and local elections held every four years for offices in prefectures and municipalities. Elections are supervised by Election Administration Commissions at each administrative level under the general direction of the Central Election Management Council, an extraordinary organ attached to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC). The minimum voting age in Japan's non-compulsory electoral system was reduced from twenty to eighteen years in June 2016. Voters must satisfy a three-month residency requirement before being allowed to cast a ballot.
Grand Gedeh is a county in the eastern portion of the West African nation of Liberia. One of 15 counties that constitute the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has three districts. Zwedru serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring 10,484 square kilometres (4,048 sq mi). As of the 2008 Census, it had a population of 126,146, making it the ninth most populous county in Liberia. Grand Gedeh has lower tropical forests which has mid size hills composed of various valleys and water courses. These forests receive a very high rainfall ranging from 3,000 mm (120 in) to 4,100 mm (160 in) per year.
River Gee is a county in the southern portion of Liberia. One of 15 counties that constitute the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has six districts. Fish Town serves as the capital with the area of the county measuring 5,113 square kilometres (1,974 sq mi). As of the 2008 Census, it had a population of 66,789, making it the third-least populous county in Liberia. It was created in 2000.
Dr.George Eutychianus Saigbe Boley is a Liberian politician and former warlord. He is a member of the Krahn ethnic group. Boley was a junior minister in the administration of President William Tolbert, but was briefly jailed for his associations with opposition groups. He was released on the morning of the 1980 military coup that brought Samuel Doe to power. Boley later became Minister of Presidential Affairs and Minister of Education under President Doe. After Doe's murder in September 1990, he went into exile in the United States, but was deported by the US government in 2012 after being accused of committing atrocities during the civil war including commanding armed child soldiers. He returned to Liberia and took over the leadership of the Liberia Peace Council (LPC), a rebel group that participated in the Liberian Civil War.
The House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the bicameral legislative branch of Liberia, and together with the Senate comprises the Legislature of Liberia. The number of seats is fixed by law at 73, with each county being apportioned a number of seats based on its percentage of the national population. House members represent single-member districts within the counties drawn up by the National Elections Commission and serve six-year terms. The House meets at the Capitol Building in Monrovia.
Konobo District is one of three districts located in Grand Gedeh County, Liberia. The administrative seat of the District is Ziah Town. As of 2008, the District had 50,161 people making it the second most populated in Grand Gedeh County next to Gbarzon District. In area, it is about 1,400 square miles.
This local electoral calendar for 2016 lists the subnational elections held in 2016. Referendums, retention elections, and national by-elections are also included.
The 2020 United States elections will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. All 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives, 35 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate, and the office of President of the United States will be contested. Thirteen state and territorial governorships, as well as numerous other state and local elections, will also be contested.
This local electoral calendar for 2018 lists the subnational elections held in 2018. Referendums, retention elections, and national by-elections are also included.
This local electoral calendar for 2020 lists the subnational elections that were and are scheduled to be held in 2020. Referendums, recall and retention elections, and national by-elections are also included. Specific dates are given where these are known.
Grand Cape Mount-1 is an electoral district for the elections to the House of Representatives of Liberia. The constituency covers Gola Konneh District and Porkpa District.
Grand Cape Mount-2 is an electoral district for the elections to the House of Representatives of Liberia. The constituency covers Robertsport City, Garwula District, the Jenne Brown community of Gola Konneh District and Mandoe and Sembehum communities of the Robertsport Commonwealth District.
Grand Cape Mount-3 is an electoral district for the elections to the House of Representatives of Liberia. The constituency covers Tewor District, four communities of the Robertsport Commonwealth District as well as the Dazanbo community of Porkpa District.
Grand Kru-1 is an electoral district for the elections to the House of Representatives of Liberia. The constituency covers Bleebo District, the Trehn District, the Garraway District, the Grand Cess Wedabo District and the Kpor community of the Barclayville-Picnicess District.
Grand Kru-2 is an electoral district for the elections to the House of Representatives of Liberia. The constituency covers Barclayville city, Forpoh District, Wlogba District, Dweh District, Fenetow District, Kpi District, Gee District, Buah District, Bolloh District, Dorbor District, Lower Jloh District, Upper Jloh District, Felo Jekwi District and the Barclayville-Picnicess District.
Grand Gedeh-1 is an electoral district for the elections to the House of Representatives of Liberia. The constituency covers Zwedru city.
Grand Gedeh-3 is an electoral district for the elections to the House of Representatives of Liberia. The constituency covers B'hai District, Gbao District, Gboe-Ploe District and Cavalla District.
