Turnout in Texas was higher for Republicans than Democrats, though it was low overall. The open seat vacated by the retiring Republican drew interest to the primary race between former Texas Solicitor General and . Dewhurst won 43 percent of the vote, falling short of the necessary 50 percent to avoid a runoff with Cruz, who finished with 33 percent.
Unlike West Virginia and Arkansas, more Texas voters participated in the Republican than the Democratic primary, though turnout was low overall. The open seat vacated by the retiring Republican drew interest to the primary race between former Texas Solicitor General and . Dewhurst won 43 percent of the vote, falling short of the necessary 50 percent to avoid a runoff with Cruz, who finished with 33 percent.
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Turnout in Texas was higher for Republicans than Democrats, though it
Unlike West Virginia and Arkansas, more Texas voters participated in the Republican than the Democratic primary, though turnout