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Bill Clements Jr. was elected governor of Texas in 1978. He became the first Republican to hold the office since 1870.
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Which Republican broke the Democrats' more than century-long hold on the Texas governor's mansion?
Bill Clements Jr. was elected governor of Texas in 1978. He became the first Republican to hold the office since 1870.
If you've got a political trivia question, email us at dailyrundown@msnbc.com
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