Mixed-Member Proportional (MMP) is an electoral system that combines two methods of voting to create a more representative outcome. Voters typically cast two ballots: one for a candidate in their local district and another for a political party. The local candidates are elected through a first-past-the-post system, while the party votes determine the overall proportion of seats each party receives in the legislature. This system aims to balance the benefits of direct representation with proportional representation. As a result, MMP can help smaller parties gain seats, ensuring that the legislature reflects the diverse views of the electorate more accurately than some other systems.