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What is the significance of Bill Clements' election as governor in 1978?

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Answer: Republican Bill Clements narrowly defeated Democrat State Attorney General John Luke Hill in the election, gaining 50% of the vote.

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being elected with 50% of the vote to Hill's 49%. Clements therefore became the first Republican governor elected since Reconstruction.

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