31.   Such an outcome was one reason that the referendum was proposed by Vallone, who is seeking the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.

32.   That was guaranteed when Tony Sanchez won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination for Texas so decisively.

33.   The Democratic gubernatorial nomination is his for the asking.

34.   The issue boiled over last summer while Malone was deeply involved in his bid to win the Republican gubernatorial nomination.

35.   The mayor lost a bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in September and suggested Wednesday that he was a little leery of seeking a third term as mayor.

36.   The Republican secretary of state lacks money and charisma in his campaign for the GOP gubernatorial nomination.

37.   Tony Sanchez won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.

38.   Twice, women have won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.

39.   Wealthy Laredo businessman Tony Sanchez Jr. is expected to run for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.

40.   Wilson said Whitman would like to maintain that positive tone throughout the campaign, but would certainly respond to attacks from whoever wins the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.