Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A single-member district is an electoral district that has one representative who is elected to a legislative body. In this system, the candidate who receives the most votes wins the election and represents that particular district.
Related terms
Plurality voting system: A voting system in which the candidate with the most votes in an election, but not necessarily a majority, wins.
Proportional representation: An electoral system where parties gain seats in proportion to the number of votes cast for them, allowing for multiple representatives per district.