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What is Election Calculator?

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An election calculator computes vote percentages, seat allocations, and majority thresholds. Different electoral systems (First Past the Post, Proportional Representation, AV) produce very different outcomes from the same vote totals.

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Formula

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f(x)Vote percentage = Votes for candidate / Total votes cast × 100

How to Election Calculator

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  1. 1Vote percentage = Votes for candidate / Total votes cast × 100
  2. 2Majority threshold = Total seats / 2 + 1 (rounded down)
  3. 3PR allocation (D'Hondt): seats allocated by dividing each party's votes by 1, 2, 3... and allocating to highest quotients

Worked Examples

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Example 1
Given:Party A: 15,000 votes · Party B: 9,000 · Party C: 6,000
Result:A: 50% · B: 30% · C: 20%

30,000 total votes

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is Election?

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An election calculator computes vote percentages, seat allocations, and majority thresholds. Different electoral systems (First Past the Post, Proportional Representation, AV) produce very different outcomes from the same vote totals

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How accurate is the Election calculator?

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The calculator uses the standard published formula for election. Results are accurate to the precision of the inputs you provide. For financial, medical, or legal decisions, always verify with a qualified professional.

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What units does the Election calculator use?

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This calculator works with inches. You can enter values in the units shown — the calculator handles all conversions internally.

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What formula does the Election calculator use?

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The core formula is: Vote percentage = Votes for candidate / Total votes cast × 100. Each step in the calculation is shown so you can verify the result manually.

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Reviewed October 2026
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