(n,vs) (1) being elected
(2) being selected (to win a prize, etc.)
(3) winning (in a lottery, raffle, etc.)
(P)
(n) winning ticket (in a lottery, etc.)
(n) successful candidate
(n) projected to win
sure to be elected
home free
(n) electoral quota (e.g. in a proportional representation system)
(n) (having a) good chance of being elected (winning) (in an election)
(n) candidates (in an election) who have won or are projected to be elected
(n,vs) failing to win an electoral seat in a single-member constituency, but winning a seat in a proportionally represented constituency
(n) win an election due to another's death or disqualification
(n) win an election due to another's death or disqualification
