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Critics call Quebec's first-past-the-post system undemocratic on election eve

Original: On the eve of the # Quebec provincial # election , here are 2 things to remember: 1) First Past the Post is broken. Poll

On the eve of Quebec's provincial election, commentators are highlighting flaws in the first-past-the-post electoral system. Polling suggests the Parti Québécois could win a majority with roughly 30% of the vote, which critics call completely undemocratic. The debate over vote distortion and whether results reflect the popular will is drawing attention as voters head to the polls.

Why now: Quebec's provincial election is imminent and polling showing a possible majority with only about 30% of the vote has reignited debate over electoral fairness.

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• On the eve of the # Quebec provincial # election , here are 2 things to remember: 1) First Past the Post is broken. Polling is showing that the PQ will win a majority with ~30% of the vote, and that is completely undemocratic. (Though I'm slightly hopeful that they will win a… · sean@scoat.es · 7

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