Perry clinches G.O.P. gubernatorial nomination

By Elizabeth Schulze
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
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The contested G.O.P. nomination for governor goes to incumbent Rick Perry.

Governor Perry beat Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson in the closely-watched race.

Hutchinson was the leading candidate one year ago, but Perry's campaign focused on anti-Washington sentiment among conservatives. That campaign seemed to win over Texas voters.

Perry will face Democrat and former Houston mayor Bill White in the general election.