Multimember districts

Multimember districts are electoral regions that elect more than one representative to a legislative body, instead of just one. Voters in such districts choose multiple candidates, and the top vote-getters win the available seats. This system allows for more diverse representation, often helping different communities or political groups be represented simultaneously. It contrasts with single-member districts, where only one representative is elected per area. Multimember districts can promote proportionality and improve representation for minority or smaller groups, but their design varies, and they are used differently depending on the specific election rules in a jurisdiction.