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Multi-Member District

Multi-Member District: An electoral district or constituency having two or more representatives in a legislative body rather than one.

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An electoral district or constituency having two or more representatives in a legislative body rather than one.

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A district from which more than one representative is elected to a legislature or elected body. See also Single-member district.

Source: ACE Electoral Systems GlossaryType: external

Sources

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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ACE Electoral Systems Glossary
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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