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Mathematicians prove perfectly fair elections are impossible

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ScienceDaily reports that mathematicians proved no electoral system can perfectly balance local representation, proportional national results, and a fixed-size parliament once enough parties compete. A newly proposed voting method could soften these unavoidable trade-offs and produce outcomes much closer to fair.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260801042812.htm

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