How do party lists affect candidate choice?
Closed, open and flexible lists offer different degrees of candidate choice. Nomination decisions remain relevant under every model.
Full guide planned · prototype
Demo campaign / Local communities
Start with your community.
Imagine a local discussion night with a plain-language guide to voting systems.
Preview the actionThe context
Why this matters
A shared vocabulary makes it easier to discuss tradeoffs. A community event could give neighbours space to ask questions and compare options at their own pace.
Short campaign preview · fictional scenario for design review. Event details and participation steps have not been developed. This is not a live Fair Vote Canada campaign.
What would happen after taking action?
A future version could explain the recipient, consent choices, and next steps. No messages are sent or supporter records created in this prototype.
Can I join this campaign now?
This example is not accepting participants. Visit Fair Vote Canada’s official website for information about its actual activities.
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Explore the background.
How does Mixed-Member Proportional work?
MMP combines constituency representatives with linked compensatory seats. The top-up allocation accounts for local seats already won.
Full guide planned · prototype
Read the introductory explainer — How does Mixed-Member Proportional work? →1 source for How does Mixed-Member Proportional work?
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- Status
- active
- Scope
- Local communities
- Type
- Demo campaign, unofficial prototype
- Mock content updated