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The Voting System That Gives You Two Votes

CGP Grey explains Mixed-Member Proportional representation, the system used in New Zealand where voters get two votes. It covers how it differs from first-past-the-post.

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Why HN readers recommended it

It is the go-to short explainer HN links when voting system alternatives, MMP or German-style elections come up.

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Video & recommendation details

Creator / channel
CGP Grey
Topic
voting systems
Format
explainer
Level
general
HN recommenders in dataset
5
HN mentions in dataset
14
Recommendation years in dataset
2012–2026

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