Politics
Will a major G7 nation national election (Presidential or General) result in a single party winning a majority of seats with less than 35% of the popular vote before 2028?
A politics prediction on the increasing effect of electoral mechanics (like First-Past-the-Post) leading to highly disproportionate results.
Yes 47%Maybe 6%No 47%
53 total votes
Analysis
G7 Election: Majority of Seats with <35% Popular Vote by 2028
This prediction highlights the potential for extreme disproportionality in G7 nations that use non-proportional voting systems (like the UK, Canada, and the US). It states that a national election in a G7 country will result in a **single party winning a parliamentary/congressional majority** of seats with less than **35% of the total national popular vote** before the end of 2028.
The Fragmentation Effect
The high **'Yes'** vote is rooted in:
- **Political Fragmentation:** The rise of multiple smaller parties (especially in the UK or Canada) splitting the vote, allowing the leading party to win many seats with a mere plurality.
- **Geographic Concentration:** A party's vote being highly efficient, clustered in key districts, minimizing 'wasted' votes.
The 35% threshold is low, but historically achievable in fragmented, First-Past-the-Post systems, which reward geographic efficiency over broad national popularity.