They were elected to protect the interests of their constituents.
He is a representative who must act in the best interests of all his constituents.
On the one hand, he has to play to the interests of his constituents, the council members.
In this sense they claim to be concerned with the interests of all their constituents, and not just those who voted for them.
On the other hand, elected officials make a call about what they think is in the interests of their constituents.
He put in time and energy looking after the interests of his constituents.
Too much to do looking after the interests of his constituents.
The final agreement, he said, represents "the interests of all our constituents."
Elected representatives in Congress serve the interests of their individual constituents.
That doesn't stop it from bargaining to protect the interests of its constituents.