1936 Texas gubernatorial election
The 1936 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936.
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Incumbent Democratic Governor James V Allred defeated Republican nominee C. O. Harris with 92.87% of the vote.
Nominations
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary election was held on July 25, 1936.[1] Allred received over 50% of the vote, avoiding a run-off.
Candidates
- James V Allred
- P. Pierce Brooks
- F. W. Fischer
- Tom F. Hunter
- Roy Sanderford
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James V Allred | 553,219 | 52.53 | |
| Democratic | Tom F. Hunter | 239,460 | 22.74 | |
| Democratic | F. W. Fischer | 145,877 | 13.66 | |
| Democratic | Roy Sanderford | 81,170 | 7.71 | |
| Democratic | P. Pierce Brooks | 33,391 | 3.17 | |
General election
Candidates
- James V Allred, Democratic
- C. O. Harris, Republican
- Carl Brannin, Socialist
- Homer Brooks, Communist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James V Allred | 782,083 | 92.87% | ||
| Republican | C. O. Harris | 58,842 | 6.99% | ||
| Socialist | Carl Brannin | 962 | 0.11% | ||
| Communist | Homer Brooks | 283 | 0.03% | ||
| Turnout | 842,170 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- "Our Campaigns - TX Governor - D Primary Race - Jul 25, 1936". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- "Election of Texas Governors, 1900-1948 | TX Almanac". www.texasalmanac.com. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- "Our Campaigns - TX Governor Race - Nov 03, 1936". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
Bibliography
- Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.
- Texas Almanac, 1954-1955. Dallas, Texas: A. H. Belo Corporation. 1953.
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