Ward (politics)

A ward is an electoral district used in local politics, most notably in England, Scotland, and Wales, as well as Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, and many cities in the United States and the federal district of Washington, DC.

Related Topics:
Local politics - England - Scotland - Wales - Australia - Canada - Republic of Ireland - New Zealand - United States - Washington, DC

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Wards are usually named after neighbourhoods, thoroughfares, parishes, landmarks, geographical features and in some cases historical figures connected to the area. It is common in the US for city wards to simply be numbered, however.

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