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Abbott to Face O’Rourke After Easy Wins in Texas Primaries

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A voter holds a campaign sign during primary elections in Corpus Christi, Texas, on March 1. 

A voter holds a campaign sign during primary elections in Corpus Christi, Texas, on March 1. 

Photographer: Callaghan O'Hare/Bloomberg
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott won a Republican primary election Tuesday that sets the stage for a November race against former Democratic congressman Beto O’Rourke.

The Associated Press declared O’Rourke winner of the Democratic race about 9 p.m. New York time and Abbott the victor in his about 15 minutes later.