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Sainte-Laguë method

Proportional method for allotting seats to political parties
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Sainte-Laguë method

Summary

Sainte-Laguë method ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month).[1]

Key Facts

  • André Sainte-Laguë is named after Sainte-Laguë method[2].
  • Sainte-Laguë method is a type of highest averages method[3].
  • Sainte-Laguë method is part of democracy[4].

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Definition and Type

Sainte-Laguë method is a type of highest averages method[3].

Origins

André Sainte-Laguë is named after Sainte-Laguë method[2].

Use and Application

Sainte-Laguë method is part of democracy[4].

Why It Matters

Sainte-Laguë method ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month).[1] It has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] It is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

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  1. [1] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [5] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Chobot bot · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Part of → democracy
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    Subclass of → highest averages method
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