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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:election
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gptkbp:campaigns
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gptkb:education
gptkb:economy
civil rights
grassroots campaigning
television advertising
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gptkbp:championship
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1,500,000
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gptkbp:date
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November 3, 1970
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gptkbp:demographics
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increased minority participation
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gptkbp:election
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Democratic dominance in Texas
Henry Grover gained support late
Preston Smith led in polls
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gptkbp:election_day_weather
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clear skies
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gptkbp:election_result
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Democratic victory
Henry Grover 48%
Preston Smith 52%
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gptkbp:held_in
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gptkb:Texas
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gptkbp:historical_context
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post-civil rights era
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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1970 Texas gubernatorial election
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gptkbp:is_debated_in
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televised debates
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Austin,_Texas
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gptkbp:loser
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gptkb:Henry_Grover
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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extensive media coverage
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gptkbp:notable_nominees
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gptkb:Henry_Grover
gptkb:Preston_Smith
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gptkbp:political_impact
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set stage for future Democratic candidates
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gptkbp:preceded_by
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1966 Texas gubernatorial election
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gptkbp:public_perception
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750,000
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gptkbp:significance
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first election after the Voting Rights Act
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gptkbp:sponsorship
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gptkb:labor_unions
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
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gptkbp:succeeded_by
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gptkb:1974_Texas_gubernatorial_election
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:election
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gptkbp:voter_turnout
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approximately 50%
high turnout
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gptkbp:winner
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gptkb:Preston_Smith
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gptkbp:year
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gptkb:1970
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:La_Raza_Unida
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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