At-large representation ends up with majoritarian exclusivity, which is why it isn't used by anyone who values minority civil rights. As an example, the city o

At-large representation ends up with majoritarian exclusivity, which is why it isn't used by anyone who values minority civil rights. As an example, the city of Austin recently went from an at-large city council to one elected by districts. District representation has its down sides, gerrymandering being one of them, but the alternative is 'tyranny of the majority' or, at best, "gentlemen's agreements" that leave certain seats available for minorities.