Gov. Greg Abbott Cruises To Victory In GOP Primary, Don Huffines Concedes
FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM/AP) – As expected, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott jumped out to a large lead over his Republican rivals in the GOP primary and cruised to victory Tuesday night, March 1.
Abbott paid little attention during the campaign to retired Lt. Col. Allen West, the former Texas GOP chairman and Florida congressman, and former State Sen. Don Huffines of Dallas.
Abbott will face former Congressman and former presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke, who is also on his way to victory, in the November general election.
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Shortly after 7:30 p.m., Don Huffines conceded the race to Gov. Abbott and announced he...