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Civic explanation · Representation

Representative

A representative is an elected official who serves people in a defined jurisdiction or district within a legislative body.

Context

Why it matters

The office connects residents to lawmaking and constituent services.

Process

How it works

Verify the current officeholder and contact information in an official directory.

Explanation provenancePoliticalpedia Civic Explanation Catalog
Catalog version1.4.0
Localeen-US
Reading levelSimplified