Local and regional elections

Definition

Local and regional elections refer to electoral contests held at smaller geographical levels within a country, such as cities, provinces/states, or districts/regions.

Related terms

Gerrymandering: Manipulating the boundaries of electoral districts to favor a particular political party or group.

Turnout: The percentage of eligible voters who participate in an election, either by casting their vote or abstaining.

Constituency:

A specific geographic area represented by an elected official.