Difference between revisions of "Swing seat"

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A '''swing seat''', more properly described as a "[[swing district]]," is one that can be won by either political party, Republican or Democratic.
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A '''swing seat''' is one that can be won by either political party, Republican or Democratic.  With the parties becoming increasingly at odds, such districts are rare, as when one party gains control of a state legislature, the party will redraw districts to gain as many seats as possible.
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Latest revision as of 03:15, February 4, 2020

A swing seat is one that can be won by either political party, Republican or Democratic. With the parties becoming increasingly at odds, such districts are rare, as when one party gains control of a state legislature, the party will redraw districts to gain as many seats as possible.