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Proportional STAR Voting - How Does It Work?

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Proportional STAR - How Does It Work?¶

Two Primer Series Explainers for the Congressional Elections Modernization Act (CEMA)¶

Proportional STAR: The Basics¶

A plain-language walkthrough of how Proportional STAR voting works in multi-member districts.

Proportional STAR: The Details¶

A deeper look at the math and seat-allocation mechanics behind Proportional STAR.

📥 Download "The Basics" explainer (opens on GitHub -- click the ⬇ download button)

📥 Download "The Details" explainer (opens on GitHub -- click the ⬇ download button)