Repeat Voting: A Simple Way to Get More Representative Results

Sergiu Hart



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Abstract

A repeat voting procedure is suggested, whereby voting is carried out in two identical rounds. Every voter can vote in each round, the results of the first round are made public before the second round, and the final result is determined by adding up all the votes in both rounds. It is argued that this simple modification of election procedures may well increase voter participation and result in more accurate and representative outcomes.




   


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