11.   At first, for those yearning for a tight race, Election Day seemed a flop.

12.   A Republican, John Cooksey, a doctor, and Francis Thompson, a Democratic state representative, were locked in a tight race.

13.   A tight Atlantic Division race.

14.   African-American turnout could well determine the outcome of North Carolina Senate race where GOP incumbent Lauch Faircloth is locked in a tight race with Democratic lawyer John Edwards.

15.   Aides said that he had filmed several commercials for House Republicans in tight races.

16.   Bradley and Gore are in a tight race in Iowa and New Hampshire and several other early primary states.

17.   Bush and Sen. John McCain battled in the pivotal South Carolina primary Saturday, each seeking an edge in a tight Republican presidential race.

18.   Bush is in tight race in the primary with Sen. John McCain of Arizona, and with millionaire Steve Forbes closing in on them.

19.   Bucaram, a populist, mango-selling millionaire is in a tight race with Guayaquil lawyer Jaime Nebot, the clear favorite among the business community.

20.   But Duffy said the tight gubernatorial race also will draw partisan voters.