election district
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of election district
An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800
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In addition to proportioning congressional seats, census results are also used to distribute federal funds and within each state to redraw congressional, legislative and local election district lines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
For local races, three voters in an election district can request — and pay for — a recount.
From Seattle Times ● May 12, 2023
But since then, it has barely touched an election district.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 10, 2022
Finally, even if someone found a solution to the problem and convinced every election district to comply, some hacker might find a way around it.
From Slate ● Jul. 26, 2019
But if I cross the river, a distance of eighty rods, or go out of my election district, or in any other direction, I have no such privilege.
From Slavery: What it was, what it has done, what it intends to do Speech of Hon. Cydnor B. Tompkins, of Ohio by Cydnor Bailey Tompkins
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