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... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > campaigns, elections and electoral behavior > political parties and interest groups > competitive seats

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competitive seats  

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  • A COMPETITIVE SEAT is defined as an election where the outcome is not pre-determined by party registration data or by other factors, such as the presence of a popular incumbent. Political scientists define a “competitive” outcome as one where the margin of victory is less than 10 percent. [Source: Encyclopedia of U.S. Campaigns, Elections, and Electoral Behavior; Competitive Seats]

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