Here are our endorsements in several of the livelier contests in New York City districts where a primary victory virtually guarantees election.

The liveliest contests have been generally ignored.

Mr. Miller is also counting on high turnout in Manhattan, where there are several open Council seats and a lively primary contest for the borough presidency.

Local fans loved the games not only for the baseball, but because there were lively contests during the inning breaks making the games a fun family experience.

Still, some villages have had lively contests, and residents may enjoy unaccustomed choices in local affairs.

A lively contest ensued over the selection of materials for the exterior of the building.

As few lively Democratic contests as there were, there were even fewer Republican races.

Perhaps the liveliest contest, if not the closest, was in a district just across the Potomac from Washington.

Mexico was already headed toward a lively three-party presidential contest next year.

Susan Molinari's recent move up to Congress has generated an unusually lively contest among six active candidates for the City Council seat she relinquished.