Single-member district

A single-member district is an electoral area where one representative is elected to a legislative body from that district. It means that voters in each district choose one candidate to represent them. This system is commonly used in elections for the U.S. House of Representatives and many state legislatures. It can promote a strong link between constituents and their elected official, but can also lead to issues like gerrymandering, where district boundaries are manipulated for political advantage. Overall, single-member districts aim to ensure that each area has a dedicated representative.