Electoral Theory

Electoral theory studies how voting systems and electoral processes influence political outcomes. It examines methods like majority voting, proportional representation, and ranked-choice voting to understand their effects on fairness, representation, and voter behavior. The goal is to identify systems that accurately reflect the preferences of the electorate, promote legitimacy, and ensure diverse interests are represented. By analyzing how different systems function, electoral theory helps improve democratic processes and address issues like gerrymandering, voter turnout, and minority representation. Essentially, it seeks to understand and optimize the ways societies translate votes into political power.