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Monday, November 01, 2010  Story updated with AP video: GOP wave expected to extend to governor races, but damage to Dems may be offset by key wins

Friday, October 29, 2010  Democrat Bill White appeared pumped up Friday as he pushed for votes in traditionally Democratic territory with just four days left before the election.

Thursday, October 21, 2010  Most political candidates promise to start a new program or policy on their first day in office, but Bill White has different plans if elected Texas governor.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010  Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White is hunting for votes in deep East Texas.

Monday, October 18, 2010  Texas Gov. Rick Perry and his opponent, Democrat Bill White, both cast their votes in the first day of early voting in Texas.

Monday, October 18, 2010  Early voting begins Monday in Texas, with both White and Republican Gov. Rick Perry expected to cast their ballots.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010  A report says a campaign donor who has given $80,000 to Gov. Rick Perry since 2000 circumvented the usual vetting process but still received a $4.5 million award from a Texas technology fund.

Monday, October 11, 2010  Democrat Bill White is calling for limits on the size of contributions to candidates for governor. But he still hasn't figured out how much is too much.

Sunday, September 19, 2010  Democrat Bill White received the first editorial backing from a major Texas newspaper of the 2010 general election campaign for governor on Sunday as the Houston Chronicle endorsed his candidacy.

Thursday, August 12, 2010  Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White is again pressing Republican Gov. Rick Perry to debate.

Monday, July 19, 2010  Gov. Rick Perry and his Democratic challenger accused each other Monday of lying about or trying to hide their profits in the oil and gas industry, the latest escalation in an increasingly nasty gubernatorial race

Thursday, July 15, 2010  A new poll released by Rasmussen Reports shows that Republican incumbent Rick Perry holds a modest lead over Democratic challenger Bill White

Tuesday, June 22, 2010  A new poll shows Gov. Rick Perry and Democratic challenger Bill White are tied in the race for Texas governor.

Thursday, June 10, 2010  White's opponent, incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Perry, has accused White of "profiteering" from the hurricane.

Wednesday, June 09, 2010  Republican Gov. Rick Perry is accusing Democratic challenger Bill White of "profiteering" from Hurricane Rita and said he should drop out of the race if he can't clear up the allegations.