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Texas primary results indicate major turnover and runoff races
Reform candidates Dolph Briscoe and Frances Farenthold surged in the Democratic gubernatorial race with Farenthold upsetting Lt. Gov. Barnes while Gov. Preston Smith trailed. Republican contenders Grover and Fay lead the field as campaigns move toward June runoff. The report notes anticipated Senate turnover with many incumbents facing runoffs and a broad statewide shift toward conservatism.
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Reform
Dolph Briscoe
Uvalde
Frances (Sissy) Farenthold
Corpus Christi
Farenthold
Ben Barnes
Preston Smith
Henry Grover
Albert B. Fay
Houston
U. S
Ralph Yarbrough
Barefoot Saunders
John G. Tower
Texas
Senate