As Governor, how was Ridge's second election notable?
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Most Votes for Republican
Won by Smallest Margin
Won as Independent
Answer
The second gubernatorial election of Tom Ridge, held in 1998, was notable for the substantial public support he received, making it a remarkable event in Pennsylvania's political history. Ridge's triumph was marked by a significant electoral victory, where he secured the highest number of votes ever recorded for a Republican candidate in the state's gubernatorial elections.
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