11.   Already announced candidates for the GOP gubernatorial nomination include Secretary of State Bill Jones and wealthy businessman Bill Simon Jr.

12.   City Council Speaker Peter Vallone, a candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, was more enthusiastic.

13.   Earlier this year, however, he was defeated in a bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination by Kathleen Brown, the state treasurer.

14.   Friday, Acting Governor Paul Cellucci sided with the Legislature, while sparring with his Republican rival for the gubernatorial nomination, Treasurer Joseph D. Malone.

15.   Gunn said he views Sanchez as the leading contender for the gubernatorial nomination.

16.   Houston lawyer John WorldPeace and Waxahachie businessman Bill Lyon are also vying for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.

17.   His foe for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, Attorney General Scott Harshbarger, was not there.

18.   Houston lawyer John WorldPeace and Waxahachie businessman Bill Lyon also are seeking the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.

19.   Incumbent Garry Mauro is expected to announce his candidacy for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination this month.

20.   It was one of two proposals to lower the rates offered Monday by candidates for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.