No candidate opposed by the union was thought to have a chance.

It is the first time in the organization's history that a candidate initially opposed by the United States will lead the 34-member regional group.

More open elections led to the election of candidates opposed to Communist Party rule.

Many members of his party deserted him and voted for candidates opposed to sharing power with Catholics in the new legislature.

Several Democrats have explained that they are reluctant to oppose candidates solely on ideological grounds.

She was a candidate in 1981 for election as national chairman of the organization, opposed by Jack Abramoff.

But this assertion of constitutional principle has nothing to do with attempts to oppose black candidates because of race.

Voting is supposed to be a secret process, but with the current method of casting ballots it becomes obvious who opposes candidates.

Members were willing to oppose liberal candidates and support conservative candidates regardless of party affiliation.

The elections resulted in two candidates in support of Washington's administration and three candidates opposed to his policies.