Phrases with «battleground seats»

"Battleground seats" refers to electoral constituencies or districts that are closely contested or highly competitive in an election. These seats are important because they can heavily influence the overall outcome of the election, as they are often won by small margins. Full definition

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Sentences with «battleground seats»

Did nobody ask whether ScoMo could really wave the deal through right now given it would spell the certain electoral defeat of Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce in New England, and a host of other Nationals in battleground seats where foreign investment is a hot - button issue? (afr.com)
It comes after Prescott failed in his latest bid to be an MP two months ago, when he was not included on the shortlist for the key battleground seat of Mansfield, despite winning the unofficial support of some in the party leadership, several trade unions and two local branches. (totalpolitics.com)
Theresa May's chief of staff was among the advisers based in the key battleground seat of South Thanet, where the Electoral Commission found the Conservatives appear to have understated spending on their local campaign against the former Ukip leader Nigel Farage. (theguardian.com)
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Phrases with «battleground seats»

Sentences with «battleground seats»

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