But the new Polynesian-led government obtained only a one-seat majority in the 57-member assembly.

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The Democrats support a resolution that calls for a one-seat majority on committees.

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Kumaratunga's People's Alliance (PA) has only a one-seat majority in the unicameral house.

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So the Christian Democrats will now govern the state with a one-seat majority after 14 years of Social Democratic rule.

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Republicans also enjoy slightly better footing in crucial Senate races than they did two months ago, when Democrats seemed well poised to increase their one-seat majority.

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The Nationalists fell in December after losing their one-seat majority.

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Four years ago he led the local Social Democrats to victory with 44.3% of the vote, giving them a one-seat absolute majority in the Hanover parliament.

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Analysts say her majority of one in the 150-seat lower house of parliament will force Ms Gillard to negotiate issue-by-issue with the opposition Liberals.

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The typical voter is middle-class and middle-aged, the seat having one of the highest proportions of voters over 40 and a majority of workers in managerial, technical and professional jobs.

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