What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wandering emigrant, alas, political target? (8,4)" mean?

The definition is "political target?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of EMIGRANT, + ALAS, = MARGINAL SEAT; definition: "political target?" The answer is Marginal seat.

Wandering emigrant, alas, political target? (8,4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3074 | 16 Across | 2020-09-20 flower

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