The Fractional Median Method (FMM)

2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: C. Paul Bonnington
DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/mfvyu
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Abstract

The Fractional Median Method (FMM) is a six-level cardinal voting system for single-winner elections that balances expressiveness, simplicity, and strategic resistance. FMM uses a median approval-based aggregation with fractional refinement to resolve ties. This repository contains the final white paper, simulation results, and comparison data with STAR and Approval voting methods. Developed by Paul Bonnington (2025).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Game Theory and Voting Systems Electoral Systems and Political Participation Internet Traffic Analysis and Secure E-voting

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Publication date
1 January 2026
Document type
Preprint