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
Cuomo and lawmakers support a ballot item that would change how the state redraws election district lines.
From Washington Times • Sep. 1, 2014
Let X = number of votes for President Clinton for an election district.
From Textbooks • Sep. 19, 2013
Q. Was there an election for Members of Congress for that district, and for Members of Congress at Large for the State, held in that ward and election district, last November?
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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