21.   In Pennsylvania, Republican Melissa Hart beat Democratic business owner Terry Van Horne in a race for another open Democratic seat.

22.   In the highest-profile race they defended a Democratic seat in New York when first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton defeated Rep. Rick Lazio.

23.   In the South, where Republicans continued their dominance, five open Democratic seats fell into their hands.

24.   In the highest-profile race, Democrats defended a Democratic seat in New York when first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton defeated Rep. Rick Lazio.

25.   Including the Michigan district, as many six open Democratic seats are considered extremely competitive.

26.   Kennard is up for the Democratic seat to be vacated by octogenarian Commissioner James Quello next month.

27.   Most of those on our list represent traditionally Democratic seats, some beat weakened incumbents, and many have had their share of problems since arriving at the Capitol.

28.   Most polls show that in their quest for seven more seats, the Republicans are likely to pick up Democratic seats in Ohio, Maine, Tennessee and Arizona.

29.   More Republican seats now seem vulnerable, and more Democratic seats seem safe.

30.   One Democratic seat was won by Sen. Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut.