Original sentence: Selwyn is expected  to be a safe National seat while Rangitata is considered vulnerable to recapture by Labour due to the city of Timaru in the electorate
Edited sentence: Both, however, were won by National Party members–Amy Adams and Jo Goodhew respectively.In the 2008 elections, Selwyn was expected  to be a safe National seat while Rangitata was considered vulnerable to recapture by Labour due to the city of Timaru in the electorate