1.   An unusual provision allows Alabama voters to participate in a Republican primary runoff regardless of whether they voted or how they voted in the first primary.

2.   A Florida sheriff known for using his office to promote views on abortion and religion lost a Republican primary runoff to one of his former officers.

3.   Democrats, including the governor, acknowledged Monday that they would have preferred facing Bush after a Republican runoff.

4.   In the election, Bob Denson, who defeated Stacy in the Republican primary runoff, is opposed by write-in candidate Jack Clark, a rancher.

5.   Stacy, who has repeatedly pointed out that he is not a lawyer, was defeated by Kerrville attorney Robert Denson in the Republican runoff.

6.   State Rep. Shirley Hinson faces her estranged husband, Jimmy, on Tuesday in a Republican primary runoff election for her seat.

7.   A sheriff known for using his office to promote views on abortion and religion lost a Republican primary runoff Tuesday to one of his former officers.

8.   A state lawmaker faced a political neophyte in a Republican runoff Tuesday that will set the stage for one of the most closely watched congressional races in the nation.