Difference between revisions of "Safe seat"
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A '''safe seat''' is a political office for which one party holds a nearly insurmountable advantage in elections, typically due to [[gerrymandering]]. | A '''safe seat''' is a political office for which one party holds a nearly insurmountable advantage in elections, typically due to [[gerrymandering]]. | ||
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| + | The opposite of a '''safe seat''' is a "[[swing seat]]." | ||
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Revision as of 21:16, August 21, 2010
A safe seat is a political office for which one party holds a nearly insurmountable advantage in elections, typically due to gerrymandering.
The opposite of a safe seat is a "swing seat."