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Constitutional Reapportionment Debate Tackles One Man One Vote
Rhode Island constitutional convention hears three proposals at public hearing. Chandler Johnson promotes Hare proportional representation based on total votes. Abraham Goldstein backs fractional voting. Judge Michael De Ciantis favors full city town voting while preserving one vote.
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Legislative Committee
Chandler Johnson
Providence
Abraham Goldstein
Cranston
Michael DeCiantis
West Warwick
Mr. Johnson
Rhode Island Supreme Court
Johnson
Rhode Island