But last week most polls showed a race that is a virtual dead heat.

In a trial race, the three finished in a virtual dead heat.

Both results were within the margins of error, making the state a virtual dead heat.

The race is a virtual dead heat in the polls.

The differences now fall within the margin of error for most polls, making the race a virtual dead heat.

But exit polls for this race showed a virtual dead heat.

On Wall Street, the 1990's ended in a virtual dead heat.

We're in a virtual dead heat with them technologically right now, Joe.

Both stations have since been in a virtual dead heat at that time slot.

Several recent polls here have shown the race in the state to be in a virtual dead heat.