Tag Archives: strategic voting

The Green Party of Canada prefers a Mixed Member Proportional voting sytem

Posted on 15 June 2019 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

Someone asked: I don’t understand how AV “institutionalizes strategic voting” – if one is able to rank their preferences there is never a need to “vote strategically”… you put the candidate you would prefer most as your first choice, and … Continue reading →

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Strategic Voting Raises Its Ugly Head Again

Posted on 5 June 2018 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

There are many people in Kitchener–Conestoga who align with the Greens, but not so many who vote Green. Farmers using sustainable land practices, and families using renewable energy. Yet I’ve been hearing many people say that in this 2018 election … Continue reading →

Posted in Bob Jonkman, Voting | Tagged electoral reform, Kitchener-Conestoga, proportional representation, strategic voting, voting system | Comments Off

Strategic Voting Doesn’t Work, Redux

Posted on 16 October 2015 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

I’m going to aim one last kick at the “Strategic Voting” can. Now that there is a feel for the relative strengths of the candidates in each riding, there are people who think they can manipulate the First-Past-The-Post system to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bob Jonkman, Green Party of Canada, Voting | Tagged Gord Miller, insincere voting, Kitchener Centre, Kitchener-Conestoga, Nicholas Wendler, Richard Walsh, strategic voting, tactical negative voting, Waterlo | Comments Off

A Strategic Vote Is A Wasted Vote

Posted on 24 August 2015 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

On Facebook, Gary Dale comments Time for the Green Party supporters to vote strategically to change the game. No, Gary, it’s time for Green supporters to vote for the candidate who will best represent them. Strategic voting doesn’t work — … Continue reading →

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Who’s Really Splitting The Vote?

Posted on 23 August 2015 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

In 2011, there was close to 60% voter turnout, of whom about 7% voted Green. That means only about 4.2% of eligible voters voted Green. Compare that to the 40% of eligible voters who didn’t vote at all, and it’s … Continue reading →

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A Vote For The Green Party Is…

Posted on 5 August 2015 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

In a recent conversation on Twitter @Maark0_o debates @Raffi_RC about the merits of voting for the Green Party. Of course, the Liberals will say a vote for the Greens is a vote for the Conservatives, the NDP say a vote … Continue reading →

Posted in Green Party of Canada | Tagged first past the post, Green Vote, Maark0_o, Raffi Cavoukian, Raffi_RC, Stephen Harper, strategic voting | Comments Off

Strategic Voting Never Works

Posted on 17 July 2015 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

David Weber (@DavidWeberGreen), Green Party candidate for Kitchener South — Hespeler tweets: At best, #STRATEGIC voting might keep you from getting something you don't want. It NEVER CAN GET you WHAT YOU WANT — David Weber (@DavidWeberGreen) July 8, 2015 Strategic … Continue reading →