The campaign opened in 1882 and quickly devolved into one of the most contentious elections in history at that point.

After the most contentious election in the nation's history, many Americans have rallied behind their new president.

It could be, they said, that after a contentious presidential election or the continuing war in Iraq, people wanted to reach out in some way.

Still, Ms. Velazquez seems likely to face another contentious election this year.

The contentious election was highlighted by a series of third party ads attacking Abraham's record on border security.

Problems that plagued your most contentious election in memory have not been solved four years later, but rather have magnified.

In 1661 he fought a highly contentious election for the Cavalier Parliament.

It was one of the most contentious and controversial presidential elections in American history.

But some members of the school board felt otherwise, and these divisions led to a contentious election for the three of the seven seats.

A contentious general election ensued, in which the candidates traded barbs and personal attacks against each other.