D21 - Janeček method

Surveys and analyses

The Institute H21 has been actively conducting various theoretical and empirical research studies since 2014.

Between 2014 and 2018 the institute executed 31 election simulations where the D21 -Janeček method was applied and tested along with other voting methods.

Research Objectives

Overview of Surveys (PDF) >

2018 Senate Elections

Investigative Themes

Voting Methods Applied

Research Methodology

Number of Respondents
N = 4,096 respondents (18+), weighted sample of 1,703 voters
Data Collection
September 28th - October 6th 2018
Method of the Data Collection
CAPI
Sampling Method
Quota sampling
Research Characteristics
Representative sample of the voting population in selected 5 districts: Chomutov, Třebíč, Ostrava - město, Brno - město, Praha 2. Based on random sampling and weighting of the collected data.
Sample Characteristics
Data is representative for the adult population from the selected districts based on:
- socio-demographic variables (age, gender, education)
- age x education, gender x age, working status
- participation and indicated party preference in the 2017 Parliamentary elections
- participation and candidate preference in the first round of the 2018 Senate elections
Agencies
MEDIAN s.r.o. and STEM/MARK, a.s.
Statistical Error
Random and statistical error of +/- 1.5 % for responses of the 5 % and of +/- 4 % for responses of the 50 % of the sample

Vote structure under the Janeček Method (D21)

The average number of Plus votes: 2.42

The average number of Minus votes: 0.69

2018 Senate Elections

Investigative Themes

Voting Methods Applied

Research Methodology

Number of Respondents
N = 2,568 respondents (18+), weighted sample of 1,754 voters
Data Collection
January 12th - January 13th 2018
Method of the Data Collection
CAPI
Sampling Method
Quota sampling
Research Characteristics
Representative sample of the Czech population based on random sampling and weighting of the collected data.
Sample Characteristics
Data is representative for the adult population of the Czech Republic districts based on:
- socio-demographic variables (age, gender, education, residency size)
- age x education, gender x age, working status
- participation and indicated party preference in the 2017 Parliamentary elections
- participation and candidate preference in the first round of the 2018 Presidential elections
Agencies
MEDIAN s.r.o. and STEM/MARK, a.s.
Statistical Error
Random and statistical error of +/- 1.5 % for responses of the 5 % and of +/- 4 % for responses of the 50 % of the sample

Vote structure under the Janeček Method (D21)

The average number of Plus votes: 2.34

The average number of Minus votes: 0.78

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2014 Municipal Elections

Investigative Themes

Voting Methods Applied

Research Methodology

Number of Respondents
N = 3,965 respondents (18+)
Data Collection
October 11th - October 12th 2014
Method of the Data Collection
CAPI
Sampling Method
Quota sampling
Research Characteristics
Representative sample of the voting population in 13 selected cities:
a) large cities: Praha, Olomouc, Liberec, Teplice, Karlovy Vary
b) medium cities: Říčany, Nový Jičín, Hodonín, Tábor, Ostrov
c) small cities: Držovice, Velká Polom, Chýněbased on random sampling
Sample Characteristics
Data is representative for the adult population of the selected cities based on:
- socio-demographic variables (age, gender, education, residency)
Agencies
Market Vision
Statistical Error
Random and statistical error of +/- 1.5 % for responses of the 5 % and +/- 4 % for responses of the 50 % of the sample

Vote structure under the Janeček Method (D21)

The average number of Plus votes: 1.67

The average number of Minus votes: 0.53

Findings from 31 Election Simulations

1. The majority of voters cast more than one vote when allowed.

2. Voter knowledge of candidates was the key factor influencing the number of votes cast.

3. The D21 - Janeček method favours candidates with broader support.

4. Under the D21 - Janeček method the winners were different in six out 31 simulated elections compared to the official results.

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