What was the importance of the 1978 gubernatorial election in the realignment process in Texas?
A) Despite a significant monetary advantage, Democrat John Hill lost to unknown Bill Clements.
B) It was the first gubernatorial election since Reconstruction where a Democrat won by less than ?1 percent.
C) In defeating John Hill, Bill Clements became the first Republican governor elected since Reconstruction.
D) The Republicans won by 10 percent, a 24 percent gain over their performance in the 1974 gubernatorial election.
E) Not only did Republican Bill Clements win, but Republican Party enrollment jumped by nearly 30 percent.
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