Editing Spoiler effect (section)

=== Proportional representation ===
Spoiler effects can also occur in some methods of [[proportional representation]], such as the [[Single transferable vote|single transferable vote (STV or RCV-PR)]] and the [[largest remainders method]] of party-list representation, where it is called a [[New states paradox|new party paradox]]. A new party entering an election causes some seats to shift from one unrelated party to another, even if the new party wins no seats.'''<ref name=":03" />''' This kind of spoiler effect is avoided by [[divisor method]]s and [[Proportional approval voting|proportional approval]].'''<ref name=":03" />{{Rp|Thm.8.3}}'''