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Ward (United States)

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In the United States, a ward is an optional division of a city or town for administrative and representative purposes, especially for purposes of an election.[1] Depending upon the state and local laws, the term ward can mean any of:

In Wisconsin, a 'ward' is what in most other states would be a precinct.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "ward" - Dictionary.com.
  2. ^ Gallagher, Michael; Kreye, Joseph; Duros, Staci (2020), Redistricting in Wisconsin 2020: The LRB Guidebook (PDF), Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau, p. 25, archived (PDF) from the original on March 6, 2024