41.   Electoral officials accepted with a shrug the fact that the names of people who died years ago would probably be used to cast votes today.

42.   Electoral officials also called the vote fair.

43.   Electoral officials banned his candidacy because the constitution prohibits any Nicaraguan who has renounced his citizenship from seeking the office.

44.   Electoral officials begin counting ballots Friday.

45.   Electoral officials denied interference, saying observers were assigned by a drawing of lots.

46.   Electoral officials in three districts of the capital, Brazzaville, were forced to suspend voting over accusations of ballot box stuffing.

47.   Electoral officials said the turnout was heavier than expected, with even elderly people turning up to cast their ballots.

48.   Electoral officials said unspecified security concerns delayed the distribution of voter rolls and ballot papers.

49.   Electoral officials accused Zapatista supporters of burning ballot boxes at several polling places in Chiapas.

50.   Electoral officials blamed difficulties distributing voting materials.