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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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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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Electoral District. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/electoral-district
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