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

Examples of at-large in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Unlike the Board’s other seven members, winners of the at-large elections represent students, taxpayers, teachers and schools in the entire county, not only those in a specific district. —

Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2024 Mary Waters, Democrat Waters serves as an at-large member of Detroit City Council. —

Detroit Free Press, 15 July 2024 However, the overall race, an at-large election, will be uncontested as only three candidates are vying for the open spots. —

Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2024 During her 2023 campaign for an at-large seat on the CMS board — a nonpartisan election — Albright and two other candidates were accused by a progressive group of having ties to the Republican Party of Mecklenburg County. —

Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for at-large

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