📜intro to political science review

Multimember districts

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Multimember districts are electoral districts that elect more than one representative to a legislative body. Unlike single-member districts, where one winner takes all, these allow for broader representation by electing multiple officials from the same area.

AP course connection

Topic 9.1: 9.1 What Do Legislatures Do?

Unit 9

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