representation and electoral systems
type: Concept
narrower: marginal district

marginal district
definition: A marginal district is a legislative district in which the electorate is closely divided between supporters of opposing parties. The relative electoral fortunes of the parties in marginal districts serve as indicators of national trends, because the narrow margin of victory renders them more susceptible to change than so-called safe seats. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Political Science; Marginal District]
broader: representation and electoral systems
type: Concept

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: marginal district