Republican Gov. Rick Perry has named Rob Johnson as his campaign manager heading into the 2010 governor's race.
Johnson currently is chief of staff to Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. Perry called Johnson one of the most respected political strategists he knows.
Johnson served as campaign manager for Dewhurst's first run for lieutenant governor in 2002.
Kevin Lindley will be Johnson's deputy, serving as Perry's campaign director, and Krystle Kirchmeyer Alvarado will be the campaign's finance director. The Perry camp also announced several other officials and field staff members Monday.
Perry is seeking a third full term. He faces a GOP primary challenge next spring from U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison.
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