Sanghar: In the recent General Elections of 2024, the elected Member of the National Assembly (MNA) from NA-210 Sanghar-II secured a significant share of the votes cast but fell short of capturing a majority of total registered voter support. The winning candidate garnered 150,196 votes, representing 53% of the 283,077 ballots cast in the constituency. However, this figure constitutes only 25% of the 600,865 registered voters, demonstrating a disparity between voter turnout and overall electoral representation.

According to Free and Fair Election Network, the voter turnout in NA-210 was recorded at 47%. This constituency was one of 70 out of the 266 National Assembly constituencies where the winner managed to secure 50% or more of the polled votes. Nevertheless, a notable portion of the electorate, comprising 124,875 voters or 44%, did not support the winning candidate. The runner-up received 38% of the votes, while the third-placed candidate and other candidates together garnered 6%. Additionally, 8,006 ballots, or 3%, were declared invalid.

This analysis is part of a broader examination by FAFEN into the electoral representativeness across Pakistan's National Assembly constituencies. The current First-Past-The-Post electoral system allows candidates to win seats without a majority of total votes, contrasting with a proportional representation system where legislative seats are distributed based on the proportion of votes each party or candidate receives. The findings highlight the gap between votes cast and the representation secured in the 2024 elections, raising questions about the electoral system's ability to reflect the full spectrum of voter preferences in Pakistan.