Exhibit 31-2

-Refer to Exhibit 31-2-(c). Two candidates are competing for an electorate consisting of 11 voters labeled A-K shown positioned with respect to their ideological stands on issues. The median voter theory would predict that candidates will assume the ideological position(s)

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Exhibit 31-2
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-Refer to Exhibit 31-2-(c). Two candidates are competing for an electorate consisting of 11 voters labeled A-K shown positioned with respect to their ideological stands on issues. The median voter theory would predict that candidates will assume the ideological position(s)

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The median voter theory suggests that in a majority-rule voting system, candidates will aim for the position of the median voter to maximize their appeal. In this case, with 11 voters labeled A-K, the median voter is E, being the sixth voter in line. Therefore, both candidates would ideally position themselves at the ideological stance of voter E to attract the majority of votes.

Exhibit 31-2 ​

Exhibit 31-2