A District with No Sitting Legislator Who Runs for Reelection

question 62

Multiple Choice

A district with no sitting legislator who runs for reelection is called:

• A) an open seat
• B) a closed seat
• C) a party seat
• D) a safe seat
• E) a contested seat

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Vesting

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Purpose

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Creditor Beneficiary

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