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ILLINOIS. Michael Hewlett (D) v. James Thompson (R): though Daley-man Hewlett beat Incumbent Governor Daniel Walker in the Democratic primary, "Big Jim" may demolish him.
NORTH CAROLINA. James Hunt Jr. (D) v. David Flaherty (R): in 1972, James Holshouser became the first Republican Governor here in 72 years. Hunt is expected to rectify that slip.
VERMONT. Stella Hackel (D) v. Richard Snelling (R): with Democratic Governor Thomas Salmon seeking a Senate seat, two conservatives are after his chair. Republican Snelling leads in close race.
WASHINGTON. Dixy Lee Ray (D) v. John Spellman (R): ex-chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. Dixy Lee Ray is slightly favored to fill the seat of Republican Daniel Evans.
WEST VIRGINIA. John D. Rockefeller IV (D) v. Cecil Underwood (R): with Republican Arch Moore stepping down. Jay Rockefeller is favored to trounce ex-Governor Underwood.