representatives

1. Popularly elected officials who serve in state legislatures and in the House of Representatives in Congress. Representing the local districts from which they are elected, representatives support the interests of their constituents by proposing bills and programs. Elected for two-year terms, representatives in Congress must be sensitive to their constituents' concerns in order to be reelected.

Example Sentences

The Times reached out to representatives for Cutler and did not receive an immediate response.

From Los Angeles Times

Paramount representatives have declined to comment on the pending layoffs beyond saying they hope to achieve the cuts with one large round.

From Los Angeles Times

Nor is he a white incumbent representing a district that is now majority-minority, as was the case with representatives ousted by other members of the slate.

From Los Angeles Times

Some Republicans on the congressional committee praised Farage, but he received a tougher reception from Democratic representatives.

From BBC

It comes after politicians and community representatives met on Tuesday morning, just days after a number of homes were attacked in racially-motivated crimes in the Lower Oldpark area.

From BBC

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