This is an electoral district represented by a single officeholder. It contrasts with multi-member districts where more than one official represents the area.
Imagine a school electing class representatives. If each class elects one representative to speak for them at student council meetings - this would be like a single-member district system.
Multi-Member Districts: Electoral districts with more than one seat. In these districts multiple officials are elected to represent the district.
At-Large Election: An election method where candidates are elected to represent the whole population of an area rather than a subset or district within it.
Gerrymandering: The manipulation of electoral boundaries to favor one party or class.
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