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Texas gubernatorial election, 1982

Texas gubernatorial election, 1982
Texas
← 1978 November 2, 1982 1986 →
  Governor Mark White.jpg Bill Clements.jpg
Nominee Mark White Bill Clements
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,697,870 1,465,937
Percentage 53.2% 45.9%

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County results

Governor before election

Bill Clements
Republican

Elected Governor

Mark White
Democratic


Bill Clements
Republican

Mark White
Democratic

The 1982 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982 to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Republican Governor Bill Clements was running for re-election, but was defeated in the general election by Democrat Mark White, winning 46% of the vote to White's 53%. White was sworn in for his first and only term on January 18, 1983.

Temple refused to participate in the runoff, causing White to win by default.


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