Party-List Proportional Representation System - Open List
type: Class
alternative label: Voter-Determined List System
subclass of: RCMZqt2BD3qRRYlj61ssnIZ
definition: An Open List Party-List Proportional Representation System allows voters to influence the order of candidates on a party's list by indicating their preference for specific candidates. The number of seats each party wins is determined by the proportion of votes received, and candidates are selected based on their popularity within the party list.
example: Local Open List: Switzerland's National Council elections
example: National Open List: Finland's Eduskunta elections
example: Regional Open List: Sweden's Riksdag elections