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election district

American  

noun

  1. precinct.


Etymology

Origin of election district

An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800

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A similar amendment was proposed this year in Louisiana, where civil rights groups have successfully pushed for a second majority-Black high court election district.

From Slate Jun. 17, 2024

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

Each political party with a nominated candidate on the ballot in Pennsylvania may appoint three poll watchers for each election district.

From Washington Times Oct. 21, 2022

State whether that is the poll list of voters kept upon the day of election in the first election district of the 8th ward, of the city of Rochester?

From An Account of the Proceedings on the Trial of Susan B. Anthony, on the Charge of Illegal Voting by Anonymous

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