1.   Most experts predict an unusually light turnout, even though the polls show that the race is virtually even.

2.   Some groups that had scheduled protests blamed the subway closures for a light turnout.

3.   That has to be weighed, however, against hurdles facing Democrats, including a money disadvantage and projected light turnouts that usually favor Republicans.

4.   The disappointment crept in because of a relatively light turnout for the auction.

5.   The Downtown Athletic Club anticipated a light turnout.

6.   With the Twins in town, the same light turnout that has marked Rangers games here throughout the years was on hand to say goodbye.

7.   Although official vote tallies are not expected until later in the week, precinct workers reported light turnout.

8.   Authorities decided to keep the polls open two extra hours Sunday night because of the relatively light turnout.

9.   In light turnout under tight security, Algerians chose local leaders Thursday for the first time during a nearly six-year-old Muslim insurgency.

10.   Some areas had a light turnout, including Jenin, where voters stayed indoors after an attack on Israeli soldiers by Islamic militants on the eve of voting Friday.