In 1961,____ ended the Democrats' monopoly on offices at the state level by winning a special election for the U.S.Senate.

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John Tower won a special election for the U.S. Senate in 1961, which ended the Democrats' monopoly on offices at the state level. This was a significant moment in Texas politics, as it marked the beginning of a new era of Republican influence in the state. Tower went on to serve in the Senate for 24 years, from 1961 to 1985, and was a key figure in the development of the modern conservative movement.

In 1961,____ Ended the Democrats' Monopoly on Offices at the State