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Semi-Proportional: Campaigning
Campaigns are difficult—but they’re also a reflection of our democratic systems. Let’s see how Semi-Proportional elections shape candidate campaigns.
There are lots of options to improve our democracy. Parsing through them can seem complicated. So we simplified it for you.
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Increase trust in the democratic process by promoting healthy campaign styles |
Improve candidate quality and accountability to communities by promoting issue-focused campaigns |
Encourage authentic candidate participation without fear of “spoiling” a race |
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