safe seat

British

noun

a Parliamentary seat that at an election is sure to be held by the same party as held it before

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The "principles of equality we fight for as adults must begin with a safe seat in a classroom for every child", it said in a statement.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Any seat is a safe seat if you’re buckled in.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2025

With two seats currently vacant in the 435-seat House — one reasonably safe seat from each party — Jordan can only afford to lose four votes from the 221 Republican members.

From Salon • Oct. 14, 2023

When she was running for mayor of Los Angeles last year, Karen Bass spoke often about how the homelessness crisis is what prompted her to leave a safe seat in Congress and “come home.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2023

"It's not so easy to find a safe seat."

From Second String by Hope, Anthony

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