: relating to or being a political representative who is elected to serve an entire area rather than one of its subdivisions
an at-large city councilor
an at-large election
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The at-large seat being vacated by Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan is the only council office decided by voters citywide, instead of ones in a specific geographical district.
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Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
As a result of Tuesday’s vote, Westminster and Boulder are the only two cities in metro Denver that still use an all at-large election system.
—John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
Below are the unofficial results from Tuesday night: IPS at-large candidates
Kenneth Allen: Allen is the only incumbent candidate running this year and has been on the board since 2021.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
An at-large election for mayor will be held then, too.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
As a result of Tuesday’s vote, Westminster and Boulder are the only two cities in metro Denver that still use an all at-large election system.
—John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
Below are the unofficial results from Tuesday night: IPS at-large candidates
Kenneth Allen: Allen is the only incumbent candidate running this year and has been on the board since 2021.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
An at-large election for mayor will be held then, too.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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“At-large.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at-large. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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