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THE VERDICT

Is drawing lots better than electing?

Debated on September 4, 2026
YES13%
NO69%
No opinion19%
YES NO No opinion

The owl's take

The verdict is clear: a large majority rejects sortition as an alternative to elections, with no gap from the global result.

Women are significantly more opposed than men, who remain more divided. The 45-54 age group stands out, split between yes and undecided.

The 18-24 age group is the only one to show a minority favorable vote; 25-34 and 65+ reject the idea unanimously.

Arguments converge on two points: random selection does not guarantee competence, and the stakes of collective decisions call for a deliberate rather than a chance-based process.

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