Your electorate is the voting area you live in, which is determined by your address. To find your electorate, you can use the search tools provided by the electoral commissions in your country or state. Here are some examples:
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Australia: The Australian Electoral Commission provides a search tool on their website where you can enter your locality, postcode, or name to find your federal electorate. The Electoral Commission of Queensland, NSW Electoral Commission, Northern Territory Electoral Commission, and Western Australian Electoral Commission also provide similar search tools for state elections.
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New Zealand: The Vote NZ website provides a map where you can find your electorate by entering your address. Every place in New Zealand is covered by both a general electorate and a Māori electorate.
Once you have found your electorate, you can learn more about the candidates and issues in your area to make an informed decision when it comes time to vote.