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<pre>> There should still be mechanisms to voice dissent, which can come in the form
> of write-ins (also easy using a computer interface) or what should be
> required on every ballot line, the "None of the Above" option.
"None of the Above" is "White" or "Blanc" voting.</pre>
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For single-winner methods there is no difference between a blank ballot
<br>or a "none of the above" ballot.
<p>However, for multiple-winner (a legislative chamber) elections, that
difference
<br>can be treated to produce different consequences. As an example,
<br>the model I promote on Fair Vote Canada's site uses that information,
<br>"A Preferential, Totally Proportional Electoral System" (SPPA),
<br><A HREF="http://www.fairvotecanada.org/phpBB/viewforum.php?forum=1&511">http://www.fairvotecanada.org/phpBB/viewforum.php?forum=1&511</A>
<br>As a consequence, if voters express that choice, they can choose
to
<br>be represented by a good loser from another district instead of the
less bad
<br>candidate in their district.
<p>Please, you are welcome to comment.
<p>Stéphane</html>