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Sanchez wins Texas Democratic gubernatorial primary in Hispanics fight
Tony Sanchez easily won the Democratic primary to become the first Hispanic nominated for Texas governor by a major party. He led with 60 percent from 39 percent of precincts, facing Gov. Rick Perry in November. Morales, Kirk and Bentsen trailed as the Senate race drew similar momentum and a runoff potential emerged.
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Austin
Texas
Tony Sanchez
Rick Perry
Sanchez
Dan Morales
Phil Gramm
Dallas
Ron Kirk
U.S
Victor Morales
Ken Bentsen
Lloyd Bentsen
Morales
Kirk
Bentsen
John Cornyn
Senate
Bexar County
San Antonio