When parties win more seats on the first ballot in the constituencies than they are entitled to according to the second vote proportions, the result is:

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Overhang mandates occur when a party wins more direct mandates in constituencies than it would be entitled to based on its proportional representation from the second votes. This can lead to additional seats being added to the legislature to maintain proportional representation among parties.

When Parties Win More Seats on the First Ballot in the Constituencies