Single non-transferable vote methods in Taiwan in 1996: effects of an electoral system

Article Abstract:

Taiwan's elections follow unique procedures in distributing political representation. It combines the single non-transferable vote (SNTV) approach with that of the proportional representation (PR) approach. SNTV provides citizens with only one vote even for districts assigned with multiple seats. PR approach, on the other hand, was used for representation of overseas territories. In the aftermath of the 1996 legislative elections, several drawbacks of the SNTV approach were observed. STNV had ambivalent effects on vote buying and worsened disputes among political parties.

Political corruption, Representative government and representation, Representative government

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Promoting effective democracy, Chinese style: Taiwan's national development conference

Article Abstract:

Taiwanese Pres. Lee Teng-hui's plan to iron out the country's multiple social problems at a multi-sectoral convention held in Dec. 1996 failed to produce the results he had envisioned. Though democratic procedures had been applied throughout the convention, majority of stances agreed on were ditched by different participating parties within a year of their proposition. Ironically, Lee's support from the citizenry dropped right after this sincere effort to unite the country. Political leaders have no recourse but to search for an alternative method to resolve differences.

Social policy, Political aspects, Political conventions, Lee Teng-hui

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Taiwan's 1998 local elections: appraising steps in democratization

Article Abstract:

The Jan 1998 local elections in Taiwan provided a glimpse of the country's progress toward democratization. The elections were held for county and large city councilors, village chiefs and small town mayors. Although voter turnout was high, it was lower than that in the 1994 elections. In addition, the Kuomintang's share of mayoral, councilor and chief seats declined, an indication of the party's gradual loss of power. Nonetheless, Kuomintang still remains as the dominant party in Taiwan.

Analysis, Political parties, Local elections

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