Minority candidates are more likely to win elections to city councils in communities using

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District elections allow for more representation of minority communities as each district may have a different demographic makeup. In at-large elections, minority candidates may be at a disadvantage as they have to compete against a larger pool of candidates for a limited number of seats. Isolated and nonpartisan elections do not necessarily impact the representation of minority candidates.

Minority Candidates Are More Likely to Win Elections to City