21.   Then I spoke to the dean, and he said she was being presented as a Hispanic candidate.

22.   There are several well-financed Hispanic candidates running for congressional seats.

23.   He and other Hispanic mayoral candidates emphasize reaching out to all groups.

24.   Latino turnout was high in part because of the presence in the race of two prominent Hispanic candidates.

25.   Some blacks supported Hahn, who is white, instead of a Hispanic candidate they feared would dilute black political power.

26.   The Justice Department stopped the referendum, saying it was aimed at keeping Hispanic candidates out of the election.

27.   They also could help elect Hispanic candidates.

28.   Villaraigosa rejects the Hispanic candidate label, insisting he wants to represent everyone.