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First Past the Post under fire on Quebec 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

As Quebecers head to the polls, critics are arguing the province's First Past the Post system is fundamentally undemocratic. Polling suggests the Parti Québécois could win a majority of seats with only around 30 percent of the popular vote, a prospect opponents call a distortion of voters' will. The election has renewed debate over electoral reform and whether seat outcomes should reflect the popular vote.

Why now: The Quebec provincial election is happening now, and polls showing a possible majority with a minority of votes have revived criticism of the electoral system.

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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 · 8

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