Single-Member District
/ˌsɪŋɡəl ˈmɛmbər ˈdɪstrɪkt/
Definitions
- (n.) An electoral district represented by a single legislator or official in a governing body.
Each state is divided into single-member districts for congressional elections.
Forms
- single-member district
- single-member districts
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Commentary
The term is frequently used in discussions of electoral systems and voting rights, emphasizing the importance of individual representation as opposed to at-large or multimember constituencies.
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