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Three-Way Race Shaping Up For Texas Governor
The 1972 Texas gubernatorial race narrows to three main contenders: Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes, Delph Briscoe, and Gov. Preston Smith, with a potential four way Democratic primary if Ralph Yarborough enters. Barnes is seen as front runner with strong organization and broad political reach.
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Texas
Associated Press
Ben Barnes
Delph Briscoe
Uvalde Rancher
Preston Smith
Ralph Yarborough
U.S. Senate
Yarborough
Barnes
Briscoe
John B. Connally
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lloyd Bentsen
D-Tex