1.  After three weeks of watching his thin lead against challenger John Lynch expand and contract, Gil Garcetti has emerged as the winner in the race for district attorney.

2.  In two states with Democratic governors, Colorado and Nevada, Republican candidates approach the elections with thin leads in opinion polls.

3.  Respondents gave Denzel Washington a thin lead over Kevin Spacey for Best Actor and Hilary Swank a wider lead over Annette Bening for Best Actress.

4.  Hahn held a thin lead in early returns.

5.  Hahn held a thin lead over Villaraigosa in early returns.

6.  Melandri and Locatelli alternated in the lead during the final laps, with Melandri picking a decisive thin lead on the final lap.

7.  By the final count, Mwanawasa had won a thin lead.