For single-winner methods there is no difference between a blank ballot> There should still be mechanisms to voice dissent, which can come in the form > of write-ins (also easy using a computer interface) or what should be > required on every ballot line, the "None of the Above" option."None of the Above" is "White" or "Blanc" voting.
or a "none of the above" ballot.
However, for multiple-winner (a legislative chamber) elections, that
difference
can be treated to produce different consequences. As an example,
the model I promote on Fair Vote Canada's site uses that information,
"A Preferential, Totally Proportional Electoral System" (SPPA),
http://www.fairvotecanada.org/phpBB/viewforum.php?forum=1&511
As a consequence, if voters express that choice, they can choose
to
be represented by a good loser from another district instead of the
less bad
candidate in their district.
Please, you are welcome to comment.
Stéphane
