Open-list proportional representation

Open-list proportional representation is an electoral system where voters choose individual candidates within a party, rather than just selecting a party as a whole. Candidates who receive the most votes within their party earn the available seats allocated to that party in the legislature. This system allows voters to influence not only which party gains representation but also which specific candidates from that party are elected, promoting candidate accountability and voter choice. It aims to fairly reflect diverse voter preferences by combining proportional seat allocation with direct candidate selection.