mixed electoral systems

Mixed electoral systems combine elements of different voting methods to elect representatives. Typically, they blend proportional representation, which aims to reflect party support accurately, with majoritarian systems like first-past-the-post, which favor individual candidates in specific districts. This approach seeks to balance fair representation of diverse political views with local accountability. Voters might cast multiple votes—one for a party list and another for a local candidate—allowing the system to capture both broad societal preferences and local priorities. Such systems are designed to create more balanced, representative governance while maintaining connection between representatives and their communities.