>> What democratic countries other than the UK, US and Canada can
>> representatives get elected with less than a majority of the votes 
>> cast?

> New Zealand. Coalition is sometimes required.

I don't think that's what he meant. Nowadays in NZ with our fully 
proportional "MMP" system you NEED a majority and may form it by 
coalition. About a decade ago we changed from a "first past the post" 
system where candidates each had to win their seats and a majority of 
seats gave you power. On a number of occasions the winner held less 
votes (but more seats) than the opposition.

        RM

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