election district
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of election district
An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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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
Let X = number of votes for the candidate for an election district.
From Textbooks • Mar. 27, 2020
In practically every township, village, election district, and city ward there are party agents and local committees whose work it is to promote the interests of the party both at election time and between elections.
From Problems in American Democracy by Williamson, Thames Ross
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