at-large

adjective

ˈat-ˈlärj

: 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. —

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 See all Example Sentences for at-large