Those accounts are then controlled by party leaders and go to competitive districts, thus making the races more costly.

Due to more competitive districts, Republicans expected large gains in the 1992 election.

Politically, the 1st district may be the most competitive congressional district in the country.

In the rare competitive district, the narrow range of choices means affecting the election result still has little effect on policy.

The voters, however, are best served by competitive districts in which candidates need to work to win their votes.

This is one of the state's three competitive districts, with either candidate holding a strong chance at victory.

This is one of the state's most competitive districts.

In Arizona, an independent commission was given the power to create "fair and competitive" districts.

"Because in a competitive district they might not get what they want."

The Republicans should not be afraid to walk into black communities and put money behind candidates in competitive districts.