in the riding

Meaning

Within the specific electoral district or constituency where a political candidate runs for office and local residents vote. Used frequently in Commonwealth nations like Canada to discuss local political campaigns and geographic representation.

Examples

• Several local candidates are currently campaigning hard in the riding to win the support of undecided voters.
• The incumbent MP spent the weekend attending community barbecues and listening to resident concerns in the riding.

Pronunciation: /ɪn ðə ˈraɪdɪŋ/

How to Use in the riding

campaign in the riding (collocation)

To actively seek votes and support within a specific electoral district. — "Volunteers spent their Saturday putting up campaign signs in the riding."

Synonyms of in the riding

Words with a similar meaning to in the riding:

• in the district
• in the constituency