Texas gubernatorial election, 1968
The 1968 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968 to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Democratic Governor John Connally did not run for reelection to a fourth term, so the election pitted Democrat Preston Smith against Republican Paul Eggers. Smith was easily elected, winning 57% of the vote to Eggers' 43%.
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Texas gubernatorial election, 1968
The 1968 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968 to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Democratic Governor John Connally did not run for reelection to a fourth term, so the election pitted Democrat Preston Smith against Republican Paul Eggers. Smith was easily elected, winning 57% of the vote to Eggers' 43%.
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The 1968 Texas gubernatorial e ...... 7% of the vote to Eggers' 43%.
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1968-11-05
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The 1968 Texas gubernatorial e ...... 7% of the vote to Eggers' 43%.
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Texas gubernatorial election, 1968
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