These are Democratic strongholds, yet polls show two-thirds of the voters don't recognize the name of Klink, who's from western Pennsylvania. Democrats hope Al Gore 's rise in popularity will energize the Democrats' 500,000-voter edge in state registration and propel Klink toward an upset. NECK When Democrats set their sights on winning control of the House this year, they expected Debbie Stabenow in Michigan to easily win re-election. But the Democrat from Lansing decided to run for the Senate, giving Republicans the chance to regain the 8th District seat after four years. The vacancy has created one of the most closely contested House races in the country.
Polls show the pair locked in a statistical dead heat.
Neither had a primary opponent, and neither has been able to gain a significant lead. Compiled by Ernie Freda from staff and news reports. This material shall not be published or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.