11.   The race for attorney general pits Republican Carla Stovall against Democrat Richard Schodorf -- neither a prominent name in the state.

12.   The Senate race will pit incumbent Republican Sen. John Ashcroft against Democratic Gov. Mel Carnahan.

13.   The Talent-Jean Carnahan race pits two low-key personalities not known for aggressive campaigning.

14.   A Dole-Forbes race would pit the veteran politician who trumpets experience and leadership against the newcomer who rails against Washington insiders.

15.   Closest race pit Republican John Sharpless against incumbent Tammy Baldwin, first openly gay woman in Congress.

16.   In Milan, the race pits incumbent Marco Formentini of the Northern League against businessmen put up by the Olive Tree and Freedom Alliance.

17.   The race pitted two men who presented voters with clear ideological choices.

18.   The race has pitted her against New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani.

19.   There already is speculation the race could pit Zeroual against Nahnah.