81.   Candidates backed by religious conservatives have defeated more moderate opponents in the Republican primaries for governor and for three seats in the House of Representatives.

82.   Cellucci and Treasurer Joseph D. Malone are certain to run in the Republican primary.

83.   Challenging her in the Republican primary is William McKinney of Dedham, Mass.

84.   Color-coded ballots did not stop some Democratic voters from making mischief in the Republican primary.

85.   Clinton might also be encouraged by data on the Republican primary.

86.   Conservative Christians, particularly those active in anti-abortion causes, have long been important in Republican primaries in Michigan.

87.   Coming out so forcefully against Robertson, and in largely conservative Virginia the day before its Republican primary, is a risky strategy for McCain.

88.   Coverdell was not the first choice of religious conservatives in the Republican primary that year, primarily because of his support for abortion rights.

89.   Culberson finished first in the Republican primary by relying on grass-roots organizers but little advertising.

90.   Delaware, South Carolina, Arizona, Michigan, North Dakota and Virginia all hold Republican primaries or caucuses this month.