Question

The first Republican Senator since Reconstruction, he won a special election in 1961 to replace Lyndon Johnson, who vacated his seat to take the vice presidency. His election represented a turning point in the development of a competitive two-party contest in Texas.
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• John Connally
Bill Clements
• John Tower
• George H.W. Bush

Answer 1

The correct answer is **John Tower**. He was the first Republican U.S. Senator from Texas since Reconstruction, winning a special election in 1961 to replace Lyndon Johnson after Johnson became vice president. His election marked a significant shift in Texas politics and contributed to the growth of a competitive two-party system in the state.