Would proportional systems result in extremists and single-issue candidates dominating elections?
No. The rise of single-issue voters in the United States is largely a product of our electoral system. A small percentage of voters can determine who wins an election, and well-organized issue groups with supporters willing to vote for either major party have used their “swing voter” power very effectively. Proportional systems weaken the power of the swing voter and in turn strengthen the power of most voters who do not vote based on single issues and who will not support extremist candidates. Would the bill give candidates any power to sue a state? No. The bill requires that states give candidates a fair opportunity to win; it does not ensure victory for anyone. Does the language about “a group of voters” imply quotas? No. “Groups of voters” are defined by how they vote, not by any other characteristic. The Voters’ Choice Act gives such like-minded voters an opportunity to win a fair share of seats, but no guarantee. Why aren’t we using proportional systems if they work so well? We a
