District Type Definitions
RunningMate District Types
Below are the district types currently available in RunningMate.
District Type | Definition |
State | A geographic area represented by the entire state. |
Congressional | A geographic area represented by a member of the U.S. House of Representatives |
State House | A geographic area represented by a member of a state’s House of Representatives |
State Senate | A geographic area represented by a member of a state’s Senate |
County | A geographic area that serves as the primary administrative division within a state |
Census School District | A geographic area used for the administration of public schools by a school board |
Place | A geographic area that represents a city, town, or other populated area |
City Council | A geographic area within a city, represented by a member of the city council |
Local School District | A geographic area used for the administration of public schools by a local school board |
County Legislative | A County Council/County Commission/or other such legislative sub-district of a county |
State Education Board | A geographic area representing a district of a state’s Board of Education |
Judicial Appellate | A geographic area representing state Court of Appeals districts |