vaalikohtainen
Vaalikohtainen refers to a concept in electoral systems where voting is conducted on a per-constituency or per-district basis. In a vaalikohtainen system, voters cast their ballots for candidates or parties within their specific electoral district, and the winners are determined by the results in each individual district. This contrasts with proportional representation systems where seats are allocated based on the national or regional vote share of parties.
The primary characteristic of a vaalikohtainen system is its localized nature. Each district typically elects a
Vaalikohtainen systems are often associated with creating a direct link between elected officials and their constituents.