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Droop quota

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The Droop quota is a formula used in proportional representation electoral systems, specifically within the single transferable vote (STV) method. It helps determine the minimum number of votes a candidate needs to be elected in a multimember district.

The formula is calculated as:
Quota = (Total Votes / (Total Seats + 1)) + 1

This system aims to ensure that the distribution of legislative seats reflects the overall support for each political party, allowing minority parties a measure of representation proportionate to their electoral support.123

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  1. election - Party-list proportional representation
  2. proportional representation
  3. single transferable vote

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