Description
Hare votes-per-seat quotient on an explicit valid-vote base.
Election and representation indicators depend on the selected vote, seat, population, or eligibility denominator. A threshold also needs an explicit equality and rounding rule. A single quotient, balance, or share can support a larger counting workflow without implementing the full electoral procedure.
Hare votes-per-seat quotient on an explicit valid-vote base.
When to use this tool
Use District Magnitude Vote Quota Term when you need this particular counting term under an explicit vote, seat, threshold, or reporting-base rule.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter validVotes, seats. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read votesPerSeat. Use the output convention below.
For nonnegative integer validVotes and positive integer seats return votesPerSeat=validVotes/seats.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| validVotes | Valid Votes | Required. Safe integer; minimum 0. |
| seats | Seats | Required. Safe integer; minimum 1. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| votesPerSeat | Votes Per Seat | Required. Finite number. |
{
"input": {
"validVotes": 10000,
"seats": 5
},
"output": {
"votesPerSeat": 2000
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- This is a district-wide average, not a candidate's winning threshold or a complete seat-allocation quota rule.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
- Numeric calculations use binary floating point unless exact decimal-integer arithmetic is explicitly stated. No hidden measurement tolerance or decimal rounding is added; nonfinite or out-of-contract results are rejected. Signed zero is exported as zero.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Compare the supplied counting rule with the authoritative procedure for the relevant election or chamber. Complete allocations need additional eligibility, ranking, transfer, tie, and reporting rules beyond one arithmetic term.
References
Similar or alternative tools
- District Magnitude Share
For positive integer allSeats and districtSeats within zero through allSeats return share=districtSeats/allSeats.
- Hare Droop Quota Rounding Gap
Compare Hare and integer Droop quota formulas, without selecting an electoral system.