21.   Polls show it leading in the national race for congressional seats, but failing to obtain the outright majority it has always enjoyed.

22.   A runoff ballot will take place in two weeks because none of the candidates is expected to win an outright majority of votes.

23.   A staunchly pro-western alliance triumphed on Saturday in early parliamentary elections, winning an outright majority of votes according to an exit poll and two telephone surveys.

24.   A staunchly pro-western alliance triumphed on Saturday in early parliamentary elections, winning an outright majority of votes according to an exit poll.

25.   After failing to win an outright majority in elections later that year, he formed the coalition with Labor.

26.   Analysts say Ms. Bhutto is likely to try to muster enough votes for her party to win an outright majority in a vote of confidence in Punjab.

27.   Analysts say no party is likely to win an outright majority, warning it may take weeks of talks before a new government is formed.

28.   Both Diouf and Wade claimed to be ahead earlier Monday, though both also conceded they might not win an outright majority.

29.   Both Diouf and Wade claimed to be ahead Monday, though both also conceded they might not win an outright majority.

30.   Bulatovic came out on top in the first round, but finished just short of an outright majority.