A primary election in May was seen by many as a referendum on his plan.

These elections are also seen to be his toughest fight.

His election is being seen as a turning point for a city on the brink.

The election was seen as a test for the "young democracy" in seeking to take control of its own security.

Being seen as weak on crime will lose anybody any election.

The election had been seen as a test of the public's attitude toward the reform movement in Iran.

If the elections are seen as credible, they can help the king's standing somewhat.

The election was seen as a way to knit Bosnia back together.

Her election was seen as a mistrust vote against the establishment.

A presidential election scheduled for May 7 is seen as a watershed.