Mexico's 1997 apportionment defies its electoral law

Mexico's ultimate electoral reform, adopted in November 1996, was the law of the land for the July 1997 elections. Regrettably, its terms could not be met. This paper explains why, what was in fact done in the circumstances, and what should be done about it.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Electoral studies 1999-03, Vol.18 (1), p.117-124
Hauptverfasser:	Balinski, Michel, Ramı́rez González, Victoriano
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Apportionment bi-proportional representations ELECTION Elections Electoral law Electoral systems Law LAW AND LEGAL SYSTEMS Mexico Proportional representation REFORM, REFORMERS VOTING
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Zusammenfassung:	Mexico's ultimate electoral reform, adopted in November 1996, was the law of the land for the July 1997 elections. Regrettably, its terms could not be met. This paper explains why, what was in fact done in the circumstances, and what should be done about it.
ISSN:	0261-3794 1873-6890
DOI:	10.1016/S0261-3794(98)00002-X