Single-member districts

Definition

A single-member district is a electoral district that has one representative who is elected to a legislative body. In such systems, the candidate who receives the most votes within the district wins the election.

Related terms

Plurality voting system: A voting system in which the candidate with the most votes in an election, but not necessarily a majority of votes, wins.

Proportional representation: An electoral system used to distribute seats to political parties based on the percentage of votes each party wins.

Constituency: The geographical territory represented by an elected official or group of officials