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# What do competitiveness and seat status mean?

**Competitiveness** indicates how likely a race is to be decided by less than 5 points. If a race is denoted as a Toss Up, it indicates that a race is likely to be decided by \<5% points.

**Lean** means the designated party has a distinct edge, but the race is still highly competitive and could go either way. Likely means the designated party has a clear, strong advantage, but isn’t invulnerable.

**Seat Status** shows whether the seat is currently held by a Democrat (Hold) or a Republican (Flip). Learn more [**here**](https://app.oath.vote/impact_score/?p=mx&ref=prd_dhc).

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