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Full Idea
The people of Heraea replaced election with selection by lot because those who electioneered were getting elected.
Gist of Idea
The Heraeans replaced election with lot, to thwart campaigning
Source
Aristotle (Politics [c.332 BCE], 1303a14)
Book Ref
Aristotle: 'Politics', ed/tr. Reeve,C.D.C. [Hackett 2017], p.115
A Reaction
Maybe electioneering can distort sensible choices, but good choices need good knowledge of the candidates. It is much harder in large communities.