District 6 (Chamber of Deputies of Chile)

District 6 is an electoral district in Chile, used for the election of deputies to the Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of the National Congress. It encompasses the communes of Cabildo, Calle Larga, Catemu, Hijuelas, La Calera, La Cruz, La Ligua, Limache, Llay-Llay, Nogales, Olmué, Papudo, Petorca, Puchuncaví, Quillota, Quintero, Rinconada, San Esteban, San Felipe, Santa María, and Zapallar, all located within the Valparaíso Region.

The creation of District 6 and its specific boundaries are a result of Chile's electoral reforms, particularly the implementation of proportional representation following the end of the binomial system. The number of deputies elected from this district is determined by population size, and this number has varied in past elections. Candidates run on party lists, and seats are allocated proportionally based on the number of votes each list receives.

The political composition of District 6, as reflected in the elected deputies, is influenced by the demographics and political leanings of its constituent communes. Electoral results in this district are often closely watched as an indicator of broader political trends within the Valparaíso Region and nationally. Changes in district boundaries or electoral laws can significantly affect the representation of different political ideologies in the Chamber of Deputies. The district plays a vital role in Chile's democratic process, representing the interests and concerns of its constituents in the legislative branch of government.