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The 2010 Texas gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, to elect the governor of Texas. Incumbent Republican governor Rick Perry ran successfully for election to a third consecutive term. He won the Republican primary against U.S. senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and political newcomer, Debra Medina.
[1] [2] Under Texas law, any bill which passes with 2/3 of both legislative chambers can become effective immediately upon the governor's signature (otherwise a bill does not become effective until September 1, the start of Texas' fiscal year). This also meant that the Democrats could not quorum bust, or deprive the House of the 2/3 of members ...
The governor of Texas is the head of government of the U.S. state of Texas. The incumbent, Greg Abbott, is the forty-eighth governor to serve in the office since Texas' statehood in 1845. When compared to those of other states, the governorship of Texas has been described as one of relative weakness.
Former Governor Terry Branstad, whose four terms in the governor's mansion made him the longest-serving governor in Iowa history, formed an exploratory committee for the race. [64] Republican Congressman Steve King was the subject of some early speculation but announced that he would run for re-election to the House in August 2009. [ 65 ]
Pages in category "2010 Texas elections" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. ... 2010 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election;
Alright, alright, alright — is Matthew McConaughey running for political office? Selena Gomez and More Stars Voting in Elections: See the Photos Read article During a recent interview with ...
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