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.
Congress of the Philippines is the national legislature of the Philippines. It is a bicameral body consisting of the Senate, and the House of Representatives, although colloquially, the term "Congress" commonly refers to just the latter.
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 Kru County is a county in the southeastern portion of Liberia. One of 15 counties that comprise the first-level of administrative division in the nation, it has eighteen districts. Organized in 1984, its capital is Barclayville. The area of the county measures 3,895 square kilometres (1,504 sq mi). As of the 2008 Census, it had a population of 57,106, making it the least populous county in Liberia.
Barclayville is the capital and most populous settlement in Grand Kru County, located in southeastern Liberia about 10 miles inland from Picinicess. As of the 2008 national census, the population stood at 2,733. The Barclayville township straddles the banks of the Na River. Roads from Kanweaken to the northwest, Pleebo to the southeast, and to Picinicess and Grand Cess to the southeast, all intersect at Barclayville.
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 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.
Montserrado-16 is an electoral district for the elections to the House of Representatives of Liberia. The district covers the borough of New Kru Town.
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 Gedeh-1 is an electoral district for the elections to the House of Representatives of Liberia. The constituency covers Zwedru city.
Grand Gedeh-2 is an electoral district for the elections to the House of Representatives of Liberia. The constituency covers Glio-Twarbo District, Konobo District, Putu District, Tchien District and the Lower Gorbo community of Cavalla District.
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.
