When more might be less. The Strange Case of Independent Candidates in Romanian Local Elections
When more might be less. The Strange Case of Independent Candidates in Romanian Local Elections

Summary/Abstract: In this paper we propose only a case study, without any comparative or generalizing claims. We will analyze the electoral system currently provided by Article 100 of Law no. 115/2015 on the election of local public administration authorities. We will focus on the provisions concerning the allocation of local council seats to independent candidates, to show how they are often disadvantaged, and more rarely, advantaged. Furthermore, we will bring several examples on how the regulations concerning the independents affect the allocation of seats as a whole, identifying some adverse effects that we may call paradoxes. Finally, we will make some proposals for their removal.

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