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Single-Member District

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

A single-member district is an electoral system in which each geographic district elects only one representative to a legislative body.

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