41.   And voter confidence will be put to the test as soon as this fall in close local elections.

42.   And while voting is only possible in local elections, the increasingly loud voices of the people weigh heavily on national leaders, often pressing them to act.

43.   Anti-abortion rights forces have been particularly active in local elections, including judicial races.

44.   Annan did not commit himself to a date for elections but said he favored holding local elections first.

45.   As a member of the extremist Party of Serbian Unity, Jankovic tried to stand for office in the local elections.

46.   As it turned out, the justices avoided any discussion of statewide standards, leaving the decision with the local election boards.

47.   Ba is still a member in good standing and so popular in her workplace that she received more votes in local party elections than her boss.

48.   Ballot designs are approved by local election commissions, subject to some general guidelines.

49.   Because the rate of participation in local elections is low, local politicians are hesitant to offend any constituent group that claims a membership of more than five.

50.   Before meeting with the local politicians in Mostar, Kornblum said that the local election stalemate had to be resolved quickly.