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Spazito

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2. Federal ridings are the same as Districts in the US...

Reply to Amaryllis (Reply #1)

Mon Mar 24, 2025, 08:45 AM

Mar 24

they are also known as 'Electoral Districts' or 'constituencies' and work the same as Districts in the US in a federal election. Each riding elects one representative (Member of Parliament) to serve in the House of Parliament which is similar to the House of Representatives.

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Canadians, what is a riding? and what place does it play in a federal election? Amaryllis Mar 24 #1

Federal ridings are the same as Districts in the US... Spazito Mar 24 #2

THank you! Amaryllis Mar 24 #3