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Single-Member District

Single-Member District: An electoral district or constituency having a single representative in a legislative body rather than two or more.

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An electoral district or constituency having a single representative in a legislative body rather than two or more.

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An electoral district from which only one member is elected to a legislature or elected body. See also Multi-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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