Henrique Oliveira

Henrique Oliveira is a mathematician affiliated with the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) in Portugal, known for his research on electoral systems and representation. His recent study highlights the issue of wasted votes in the Portuguese legislative elections, revealing that over 20% of valid votes did not contribute to electing any deputies, particularly affecting smaller electoral districts. Oliveira's work underscores the disparities in electoral representation between urban and rural areas, advocating for reforms to enhance democratic equality in the voting process.