They said the Mayor's assessment of a two-way race was premature and self-serving.

Lane lost in a two-way race with 33.16% of the vote.

Other Democrats disputed the idea that this had become a two-way race.

He ran against a Republican in a two-way race and won with 55% of the vote.

In a two-way race, a candidate needs over 50 percent to win.

Monds received 1,076,726 votes for 33.4% of the vote in a two-way race with only a Republican opponent.

In a two-way race Garris received 21,162 votes for 14.6% of the vote.

But he added: "In a two-way race he's going to run into a brick wall when it comes to the white male voters.

They say a two-way race is a blessing for Bill Clinton.

Alfond won with 71% of the vote in a two-way race.