Question

The gop achieved their most impressive gains in 1998 with the election of _____ and only republicans holding statewide executive and judicial offices.

Answer 1

That happened since the election of Bill Clements.
Bill clements was the first republican candidates who ever won the position as Texas Governor.  He is considered as a man that contributed the most for the development of modern-day texas. As a form of respects, many Streets, hospitals, buildings, and schools are attributed to his name.