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1978
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Governor
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Texas
Texas Governor
Winner
REP
William P. Clements
50.0%
1,183,839 votes
Runner-up
DEM
John Hill
49.2%
1,166,979 votes
Margin
R+0.7
2,369,764
total votes
3 candidates
2,369,764 total votes
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Candidate
Party
Votes ▼
%
Vote Share
William P. Clements
REP
✓
REP
1,183,839
50.0%
John Hill
DEM
DEM
1,166,979
49.2%
Other
OTH
OTH
18,946
0.8%
Seat History
Governor in Texas
2022
Greg Abbott
REP
R+10.9
2018
Greg Abbott
REP
R+13.3
2014
Greg Abbott
REP
R+20.4
2010
Rick Perry
REP
R+12.7
2006
Rick Perry
REP
R+9.2
2002
Rick Perry
REP
R+17.9
1998
George W. Bush
REP
R+37.1
1994
George W. Bush
REP
R+7.6
1990
Ann Richards
DEM
D+2.5
1986
William P. Clements
REP
R+6.7
1982
Mark White
DEM
D+7.3
1974
Dolph Briscoe
DEM
D+30.3
1972
Dolph Briscoe
DEM
D+2.9
1970
Preston W Smith
DEM
D+7.2
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Candidates
John Hill
REP
Record
0W-5L
Avg Margin
D+5.9
Career
1978-2008
State House / Governor
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William P. Clements
REP
Record
2W-1L
Avg Margin
R+0.0
Career
1978-1986
Governor
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24 contests →
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