It meant that although the BNP came fifth in the popular vote for the area, it won a seat through the system of proportional representation used in the European elections.

BBC: Griffin to contest Barking seat

Mr. WALTER HEINKEL(ph) (Texas Republican): I would like to vote Republican, because this area has been Republican.

NPR: Questions Linger About DeLay's Place on the Ballot

Since 2008, Democrats have dramatically cut into Republicans' advantage in vote by mail, an area where Republicans have historically been stronger.

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