THE ONES TO WATCH:

Highlights of Key U.S. Senate Races (John Whitesides, October 06, 2002, Reuters)

Voters will decide the balance of power in the Senate in November, with Democrats clinging to a precarious one-vote edge.

Both parties are trying to protect small groups of vulnerable incumbents, while Republicans also must defend four open seats caused by retirements.

Thirty-four of the 100 Senate seats are up for grabs. Democrats hold 50 and Republicans 49, with one independent.

Here are capsule looks at some key races...

The analysis is pretty thin, but it gives a quick overview of the competitive races. Posted by Orrin Judd at October 7, 2002 7:14 AM