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<p>This scientific article examines the system of electoral districting in the 2023 Sejm elections and its impact on the principle of equality of representation. The main objectives of the study are to analyse the relationship between the principle of equality of representation and electoral districting in Sejm elections, evaluate the compliance of current constituency boundaries with this principle, and assess the potential consequences of any changes in districting in the 2023 Sejm elections in terms of electoral representation. The research questions guiding this study are as follows: (1) How should constituencies be determined for the 2023 Sejm elections and what legal criteria should be applied in electoral districting? (2) Does the current districting system align with the principle of equality of representation? (3) Are there disparities in the size or demographics of constituencies that could result in unequal representation in the Sejm? (4) What are the potential implications of the current districting system for the representation of different political parties? (5) How do alternative scenarios of districting affect the principle of equality of representation in the context of the 2023 Sejm elections? The research employs an institutional-legal analysis, along with statistical data analysis and simulations, to model alternative districting scenario and evaluate their effects on the principle of equality of representation. The findings of this study contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the implications of districting on the principle of equality of representation in the 2023 Sejm elections. The research emphasises the significance of fair districting for ensuring equal representation and provides valuable recommendations for policymakers.</p>
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This scientific article examines the system of electoral districting in the 2023 Sejm elections and its impact on the principle of equality of representation. The main objectives of the study are to analyse the relationship between the principle of equality of representation and electoral districting in Sejm elections, evaluate the compliance of current constituency boundaries with this principle, and assess the potential consequences of any changes in districting in the 2023 Sejm elections in terms of electoral representation. The research questions guiding this study are as follows: (1) How should constituencies be determined for the 2023 Sejm elections and what legal criteria should be applied in electoral districting? (2) Does the current districting system align with the principle of equality of representation? (3) Are there disparities in the size or demographics of constituencies that could result in unequal representation in the Sejm? (4) What are the potential implications of the current districting system for the representation of different political parties? (5) How do alternative scenarios of districting affect the principle of equality of representation in the context of the 2023 Sejm elections? The research employs an institutional-legal analysis, along with statistical data analysis and simulations, to model alternative districting scenario and evaluate their effects on the principle of equality of representation. The findings of this study contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the implications of districting on the principle of equality of representation in the 2023 Sejm elections. The research emphasises the significance of fair districting for ensuring equal representation and provides valuable recommendations for policymakers.

Districting in the 2023 Sejm Elections and the Principle of Equality of Representation — Selected Aspects

Polish Political Science Review

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This scientific article examines the system of electoral districting in the 2023 Sejm elections and its impact on the principle of equality of representation....

Districting in the 2023 Sejm Elections and the Principle of Equality of Representation — Selected Aspects

Published Online: Jun 27, 2024

Page range: 1 - 14

Received: Sep 26, 2023

Accepted: May 10, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ppsr-2024-0001

Keywords
electoral districting, electoral systems, 2023 elections in Poland, equality of representation, electoral tourism

© 2024 Marcin Jastrzębski., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Districting in the 2023 Sejm Elections and the Principle of Equality of Representation — Selected Aspects

Published Online: Jun 27, 2024

Page range: 1 - 14

Received: Sep 26, 2023

Accepted: May 10, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ppsr-2024-0001

Keywordselectoral districting, electoral systems, 2023 elections in Poland, equality of representation, electoral tourism

© 2024 Marcin Jastrzębski., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
electoral districting, electoral systems, 2023 elections in Poland, equality of representation, electoral tourism