Gov. Greg Abbott's name wasn't on the ballot Tuesday, but he was the big winner.
Driving the news: Five of 10 Abbott-endorsed challengers defeated incumbents while three others forced runoffs.
Why it matters: Abbott spent more than $6 million between late January and late February against Texas House Republicans who defied him on school vouchers, and last night's results show Abbott's power to shape the Texas Republican Party.
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