Texas United States Senate Race Clipping Collection 1984

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Texas United States Senate Race Clipping Collection 1984

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Chronicling the 1984 Democratic Primary for U. S. Senate, the Texas United States Senate Race Clipping Collection, 1984, consists of newspaper articles and editorial pieces between April and June that highlight the candidates, their positions, and election issues.

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