Reagan sweeps Texas delegate race in Democratic crossovers
Ronald Reagan won all 96 Republican delegates in Texas as crossover votes from conservatives aided his landslide margin over Ford in most districts. Carter defeated Bentsen for Democratic delegates. 1.5 million voted Democratic with 5.3 million registered.
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