31.   As noted above, this endorsement applies only to the Democratic primary.

32.   At best, however, some political analysts said Beatty could siphon enough liberal and celebrity-driven votes to make a small showing in the Democratic primary.

33.   Barnes finished third that year in the Democratic primary.

34.   Attorney General Dan Morales and Court of Criminal Appeals Morris Overstreet will compete in the Democratic primary.

35.   Barron, on the other hand, has been enthusiastically endorsed by the Rev. Al Sharpton, who is running for mayor in the Democratic primary.

36.   Before his third-place showing in the Democratic mayoral primary last month, Sal Albanese had received the endorsement of the Independence Party.

37.   Before she can challenge Metcalf, Ms. Cammermeyer must first win the Democratic primary.

38.   Being passed over for the HUD job was the latest setback for Rice, who lost to Gary Locke in the Democratic gubernatorial primary in September.

39.   Bishop defeated a vulnerable white incumbent in the Democratic primary, and then cruised to victory in the general election.

40.   Bentsen joins a crowded Democratic primary that includes former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk, former Attorney General Dan Morales, schoolteacher Victor Morales and Austin lawyer Ed Cunningham.