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Electoral District

Electoral District: One of the geographic areas into which a country, local authority or supranational institution may be divided for electoral purposes.

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One of the geographic areas into which a country, local authority or supranational institution may be divided for electoral purposes. See also Circonscription, Constituency, Electorate (b) and Riding. An electoral district may elect one or more representatives to an elected body. See Single-member district and Multi-member district.

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ACE Electoral Systems Glossary
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