precincts

/ ˈpriːsɪŋkts /

plural noun

1. the surrounding region or area

Example Sentences

The only concrete accusation so far is against Russian actors for calling in fake bomb scares to five Georgia precincts.

From Salon

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said at a news conference that “about five to seven” precincts across the state received bomb threats early Tuesday from a “foreign state actor.”

From Los Angeles Times

Raffensperger told reporters that the threat, which affected between five and seven precincts across multiple counties, was resolved.

From Salon

But in several nearby precincts, Donald Trump won by close to 10 points.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s not just election day itself, when people are used to worrying about brawls and fighting at local precincts.

From Los Angeles Times