61.   Paradoxically, he won the governorship of California despite being heavily outspent in what was, at the time, the most expensive statewide race ever.

62.   One statewide race remained undecided Wednesday night, although Rowland said he had been told that the Republican incumbent had lost.

63.   Paul Hobby of Houston, another wealthy businessman who lost a close race for comptroller two years ago, is believed to be eyeing another statewide race.

64.   Republican candidates in statewide races usually do well upstate while getting demolished in the city.

65.   Republicans are favored to win all six statewide races this year, including governor and senator.

66.   Riordan is plain in emphasizing that he is pursuing this ideological mission partly out of conviction and partly out of a desire to win some statewide races.

67.   So can Hamilton win a statewide race?

68.   She said the decision not to contest most statewide races this year was a strategic one.

69.   Television commercials are the most effective way for candidates in statewide races to get their message across.

70.   The Associated Press also gave early victories in two other statewide races.