European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - November 6, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Thursday november 6. 1986 the stars and stripes Page s Clements takes revenge on White wins statehouse Bill Cumento Dallas a former gov. Bill Clements regained he statehouse from democratic incumbent Mark while who ousted him four Yean ago but republicans tailed 10 make a Dent in the democrats dominance in congressional teats. Also tuesday Texas supreme court Justice Raul Gonzalez became the first hispanic to be elected to statewide office winning a full term on the Bench he was appointed 10 two Yean ago. To want us to think in terms of humbleness and la tact that we Are really honoured. This is a historic Occa Sion for All of us said Clements elected in 1978 As Hie state s first gop governor since reconstruction. With 99.4 percent of the vow in Clement had 1,798,492 votes or j3 percent to 1,568,643 Voles or46 percent for while. A third candidate. Libertarian Theresa Doyle received 42,260 votes or 1 percent. In the House the breakdown of the 27-member delegation will remain the same 17 Democrat arid 10 republicans. All incumbents including longtime rep. Jim Wright who is in line to be the next speaker of the House were re elected. In a close attorney general s race democratic incumbent Jim matto Defeated state District judge Roy Barren or. With 99.3 percent of the vote in matto had 1,715,123 votes or 51.s percent to Barrera s 1,574,100 Voles,or47 percent. Newcomer Carruthers gets nod Albuquerque. . A in a contest of political newcomers former Interior department offi Cial game e. Cami hers became he first Republican elected to the a Alehouse in nearly two decades. Carruthers 47, who served As an assistant Secretary under James Walt Defeated Democrat Ray Powell. Powell 66-year-old retired vice president of Sandi National laboratories also was making his first try for elective office. Carithers campaigned hard on the Promise he would bring a new beginning to state government. New mexicans see in Carrey Carruthers an Opportunity to bring a positive change he said. With 9s percent of the vote counted Carruthers had 203,746 votes or 53 percent and Powell had 179,855, or 47 percent. David p. Cargo elected in 1968, was the stale s last cop chief executive. Incumbent gov. Toney Anaya was barred from seeking re election to a second four year term. However Anaya s unpopular administration was a major tue Ai Powell was forced not Only to run against Carruthers but so away from Anaya in the three congressional races cargo lost his bid to unseal three term incumbent Democrat William b. Richardson while Republican reps. Manuel Lujanjr. And Joseph r. Skeen won re election. Blanchard overpowers Lucas Detroit a James Blanchard became the full Democrat re elected Michigan governor in nearly three decades swamping William Lucas in his bid 10 become the nation s first elected Black governor. Blanchard � 44-year-old former congressman credited the rate s big Eesi  Victory margin in almost 60 years to Michigan s economic recovery. I Hope it s an expression by people All Over this state that we be done a Good Job and that we have the potential to do even More in the future he said or the lopsided Victory. Hit management Blanchard said allowed the stale to pay off if 1.7 billion debt which nearly bankrupted the stale in 1983, and Cut the unemployment rate by Hal with 99 percent of the state s precincts reporting wednesday Blanchard had 1,624,283 votes or 68 per cent of the vote to 747,159 votes for Lucas or 31 the state s 18-Meraber congressional delegation nine one new member former Federal budget aide Fred Upton who easily Defeated Democrat Daniel Roche. Freshman gop . Rep. Bill Schuette barely oiled i predecessor1 comeback bid. And democratic rep bib out and Howard wipe survived Maine swish dogged challengers. The delegation will Nave 1 1 democrats seven republicans. Casey says he refused to quit Philadelphia a democratic  Casey. A three time loser in past runs for Gover nor. Said nil Triumph should be map nation for those who kept fighting. Casey s Victory Over la gov. William Scranton 111cmmtli ticket putting voter returned Republican the Casey Victory came in what Scranton called a Back Alley Brawl because of negative television commercials. Scranton 39, son of a former governor admitted using recreational drugs in his College Days and practice ing transcendental meditation. Casey used commercials showing a bearded Scranton a picture of guru maharishi Mahesh Yogi and sitar music. With 99 percent of the vote in Casey had 1,706,928 votes or is percent to 1,631,285, or 48 percent for Scranton. Heidi Hoover of the consumer party had 30,701 Voles or i percent Casey succeeds two term gov. Dick Thornburgh who was barred by Law from seeking a third term. Specter had 1,903,227 Voles or 57 percent to 1,438,158, or 43 percent for Edgar. Consumer party candidate Lance Haver had 23,442 votes or less than i percent. My objective my Promise for the future is to Domy utmost with every ounce of my Energy to continue to be an Independent Loice for Pennsylvania said Specter republicans picked up Edgar s congressional seat giving them 1 1 seats to the democrats 12. Gop nabs top wis. Posts Milwaukee a  Tommy Thomp son. Victor Over incumbent Democrat gov. Antho Yearl says the Republican sweep of lop offices in wis Consin reflects voters unhappy mess with democratic spending policies. We re going to get spending under control i la Tell you Thompson promised supporters As he claimed Victory tuesday night. Republican Robert Kasten won a second Senate term despite a slashing democratic Campaign by Edward Garvey. Garvey is a former assistant attorney general and executive director of the National football league players Union. Thompson the Assembly minority Leader stressed economic issues in his bid for the Post. Earl elected in 1982, defended his record on jobs the environment and social issues. With 100 percent of the Vole counted Thompson had �02,424 Voles or 53 percent to ear 703,036 Voles or 47 percent. With 100 percent of the Vole counted in the Senate race Kasten had 733,302, or 52 percent while Garvey won 701,861, or 48 percent in a widely watched race for Stile attorney general state sen. Donald Hanaway Defeated incumbent Democrat Branson la Follette grandson of progressive Pioneer Robert m. Fighting Bob la Follette. In a bitter Senate Campaign Katun charged Garvey with  the nil players Union. Garvey bom Delaware . 54. A former stale senator and slate auditor my Zed i a Lawai a Victory for att those Tood Sooruj around this Commonwealth who were Down  quit and a hoist bade up Aram. Brought up Kasten arrest for Drunken driving and controversial business dealings. Wisconsin s five democratic and four Republican congressmen kept their seats including rep. David obey a Wausau who beat Kevin Hermening one of the american hostages held in Iran in 1979. Wyo. Democrat wins 1 St race Cheyenne Wyo. A Democrat Mike Sulli Van winning the governorship in i first try for Public office said wednesday be was overwhelmed at the Prospect of the Job but ready to go to work. The lawyer earned 54 percent of the vote to beat Republican Pete Simpson with 46 percent to succeed retiring gov. De Hon cheer a Democrat the gop cored Victory in the House race however with is. Rep. Dick Cheney easily  Rick Gilmore for fifth term. Sullivan pledged to spend Lime Healing the wounds with supporters of Simpson a former legis Lator and brother of sen. Alan Simpson. I m overwhelmed by the support we be received. I m also overwhelmed by the enormity of the Job and i m ready logo 10 work said Sullivan. Sullivan described the state s sagging Economy Ashe main Issue in the race and said his unwillingness to Rule out Tan hikes May have helped Lead him to Victory. With All precincts reporting Sullivan had 88,861 Voles to Simpson s 7s,g to. Cheney received 110,612 votes or 69 percent while Gilmore had 49,083, or 31 percent. 4 demos Cloud Diprete win Providence . A Republican gov. Edward d. Diprete won re election by a landslide Over millionaire Democrat Bruce g. Sundlun but the gop Victory was clouded by democratic triumphs in the other four statewide offices. Republican attorney general Arlene Violet a for Mer nun who became the nation s first elected woman attorney general in 1984, narrowly Tost to Democrat James e. O Neil a former Federal prosecutor. Democrats also wrested the Secretary of state s office from Republican control and held onto the treasurer s and Lieut Nail governor s posts. Democratic . Rep. Fernand j. St. Germain the House banking committee chairman won a 14th term despite a House ethics investigation into his personal finances. He Defeated Republican John a. Hoimes or. The stale s other . House member. Republican Claudine Schneider was a big Winner Over Democrat Donald ferry. In the governor s race with 99 percent of the vote in Diprete had 202,486 votes or 64.8 percent to Sun Dun s 100,572 or 32.2 percent. Us do time in the stars and stripes 40 years ago today. Nov. 6, 1946 Ruicis from 47 Wim