Comparing the Election Systems for Overseas Constituency Representatives in Multiple Countries
Although electoral systems are a traditional focus in political science, limited research exists on the characteristics of overseas constituency representation. This study aims to quantitatively elucidate these characteristics through a comparative analysis of the election systems in eight countries...
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| description | Although electoral systems are a traditional focus in political science, limited research exists on the characteristics of overseas constituency representation. This study aims to quantitatively elucidate these characteristics through a comparative analysis of the election systems in eight countries. This study analyzes overseas constituency representative systems while focusing on key factors such as the number of eligible voters, seats, voter turnout, and representativeness (value of a single vote). Voter turnout in overseas districts varies significantly among these countries. Notably, Croatia and Romania exhibit exceptionally high voter turnouts in overseas districts. Common characteristics in high-turnout countries include a higher representativeness in overseas districts than the home country and a small proportion of overseas voters in the total electorate. This dynamic incentivizes overseas voters to participate in elections to reflect their minority opinions in national politics. Furthermore, it potentially leads to a higher voter turnout in overseas districts than in the home country. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5dd9c1155356421bae096361524410f22024-03-27T14:04:44ZengMDPI AGSocial Sciences2076-07602024-03-0113317710.3390/socsci13030177Comparing the Election Systems for Overseas Constituency Representatives in Multiple CountriesShuji Yamauchi0Takashi Sekiyama1Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability, Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8306, JapanGraduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability, Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8306, JapanAlthough electoral systems are a traditional focus in political science, limited research exists on the characteristics of overseas constituency representation. This study aims to quantitatively elucidate these characteristics through a comparative analysis of the election systems in eight countries. This study analyzes overseas constituency representative systems while focusing on key factors such as the number of eligible voters, seats, voter turnout, and representativeness (value of a single vote). Voter turnout in overseas districts varies significantly among these countries. Notably, Croatia and Romania exhibit exceptionally high voter turnouts in overseas districts. Common characteristics in high-turnout countries include a higher representativeness in overseas districts than the home country and a small proportion of overseas voters in the total electorate. This dynamic incentivizes overseas voters to participate in elections to reflect their minority opinions in national politics. Furthermore, it potentially leads to a higher voter turnout in overseas districts than in the home country.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/13/3/177overseas constituenciesdiasporaelection systems |
| spellingShingle | Shuji Yamauchi Takashi Sekiyama Comparing the Election Systems for Overseas Constituency Representatives in Multiple Countries Social Sciences overseas constituencies diaspora election systems |
| title | Comparing the Election Systems for Overseas Constituency Representatives in Multiple Countries |
| title_full | Comparing the Election Systems for Overseas Constituency Representatives in Multiple Countries |
| title_fullStr | Comparing the Election Systems for Overseas Constituency Representatives in Multiple Countries |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparing the Election Systems for Overseas Constituency Representatives in Multiple Countries |
| title_short | Comparing the Election Systems for Overseas Constituency Representatives in Multiple Countries |
| title_sort | comparing the election systems for overseas constituency representatives in multiple countries |
| topic | overseas constituencies diaspora election systems |
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