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Uncontested Congressional Races in 2000
Although
relatively few congressional races are competitive in any given
election year � for example, fewer than one in ten U.S. House races
were won by a margin of less than 10% in 1998 � it is particularly
shocking to some people when one party fails to even field a
candidate. Yet such uncontested races are surprisingly common in
congressional races. In 1998, in fact, 95 out of 435 races were not
contested by both major parties. This year, 64 races are not
contested. Of these uncontested races, 25 even lack a minor party or
independent candidate. Following is a list of those House candidates getting a free ride. Note also that for the first time since 1990, a U.S. Senate race also will be uncontested. Arizona Senator Jon Kyl faces no Democratic opponent (he will face opposition from minor party candidates). US House: 64
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