Sadler Leads Newton In TRC Runoff Bid In Texas
Former Land Commissioner Jerry Sadler and Rep. Jon Newton head for a runoff in the Democratic race for the Texas Railroad Commission after partial returns from 18 of 24 counties show Sadler leading Newton. Newton's campaign has drawn over 200000 in contributions, while Sadler relies on name recognition and a sparse fund. Lane Denton and Robert Won trailed in third and fourth, with Terence O Rourke close behind.
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Bentsen Wins Democratic Nomination in Texas Primary
In Dallas, Senator Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr led the Democratic bid for a second term, facing Phil Gramm in a two man race after early results showed Gramm trailing. Republican Alan Steelman led with 52,462 votes as Steehman’s liberal stance faded amid 77 counties reporting. Gramm admitted returns looked bad as rural areas favored him less than hoped.
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Houston
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Dallas County
Brown courts Maryland delegates as campaign gains momentum
Edmund Brown wrapped up a Maryland visit by energizing supporters and weighing a shift from the May 18 beauty contest to pursuing national convention delegates. He praised the reception in Baltimore suburbs and urged turning early momentum into influence against Carter and Jackson, while noting the political fight ahead.
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Wet Vote Challenged In Historic Liquor Local Option
About four persons including CALL members filed suit in state district court seeking to void the local option election that legalized beer and wine sales for the first time since 1902. The plaintiffs ask the election be declared null and void.
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