11.   But his campaign was marred by his refusal to take part in television debates.

12.   Corruption has also remained rife under the Democrats and the campaign was marred by massive fraud and the disqualification of four candidates.

13.   Four opposition parties are boycotting the elections and the campaign has been marred by accusations of intimidation.

14.   His opponents have claimed for weeks that the campaign has been marred by extensive voter fraud.

15.   International observers said the latest campaign was marred by media interference and a lack of control over early voting procedures.

16.   International observers have said the latest campaign was marred by media interference and lack of control over early voting procedures.

17.   Low-level violence marred the campaign, particularly in Western Province.

18.   Past election campaigns have been marred by violence, such as stone throwing at public meetings and other clashes.

19.   Police were out in large numbers to try to curb the violence that marred the campaign leading up to the elections.

20.   Pre-election violence has marred the campaign, and western diplomats said they would watch the voting closely for any irregularities.