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Women Seek Governorships In Two States In 1980 Race
Women may boost their number of state capitols to three as 14 states elect governors on November 2. Illinois North Carolina West Virginia and Delaware look likeliest to switch parties, with Utah North Dakota Washington and Vermont possible gains. In Washington and Vermont races are tight with Democrats showing strong nationwide dominance. Dixy Lee Ray challenges John Spellman in Washington while Vermont pits Stalle Hackel against Richard A. Snelling. In Illinois and other contests, tax policy and development drive debates asCandidates spotlight conflicts with party machinery.
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Dick Barnes
Associated Press
Washington
Illinois
North Carolina
West Virginia
Delaware
Utah
North Dakota
Vermont
Ella Grasso
Connecticut
Dixy Lee Ray
Atomic Energy Commission
State Department
Seattle
Wes Uhlman
John Spellman
Dan Evans
Stalle Hackel
Choice
Richard A. Snelling
State House
Miinais
James R. Thompson
U.S
Chicago
Michael J. Howlett
Richard J. Daley
Thompson
Howlett
Daley
Chicago Sun-Times
Holwett
Atty
Vernon B. Romney