David L. D'Hondt

David L. D’Hondt was a Belgian mathematician and lawyer best known for developing the D'Hondt method, a mathematical formula used to allocate seats in proportional representation electoral systems. This method ensures that political parties receive a number of seats roughly proportional to their share of votes, reducing distortion. Widely used worldwide, the D'Hondt method helps translate vote counts into legislative representation fairly, especially in multi-party systems. It balances fairness and simplicity, making it a preferred choice for many electoral systems to achieve proportionality while maintaining stability.