1918 Texas gubernatorial election
Election for Governor of Texas
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The 1918 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1918 in order to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Democratic governor William Pettus Hobby easily won re-election to his first full term after ascending to the governorship in 1917 upon the impeachment and conviction of his predecessor, governor James "Pa" Ferguson. He defeated Republican nominee Charles Albert Boynton.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- William P. Hobby, incumbent Governor of Texas
- Pa Ferguson, former Governor of Texas
Campaign
In the primary, Governor Hobby faced his predecessor, former impeached and convicted governor James "Pa" Ferguson. Hobby easily won, practically guaranteeing his re-election, as Texas was an overwhelmingly Democratic-controlled state at this time.[2]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William P. Hobby (incumbent) | 461,479 | 68.02 | |
| Democratic | James E. Ferguson | 217,012 | 31.98 | |
| Total votes | 678,491 | 100.00 | ||
General election
- Charles Albert Boynton, Waco attorney and former United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas (Republican)
- William Pettus Hobby, incumbent Governor (Democratic)
- William D. Simpson (Socialist)
Hobby faced token Republican opposition in the general election from republican nominee Charles Albert Boynton, who would later be appointed as a judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas by President Coolidge.[3]
Hobby received 84.0% of the vote, a typical margin for statewide Democrats in the early 20th century.[4]
Results
| Texas Gubernatorial Election, 1918 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage | |
| Democratic | William Pettus Hobby (incumbent) | 148,982 | 84.00% | |
| Republican | Charles Albert Boynton | 26,713 | 15.06% | |
| Socialist | William D. Simpson | 1,660 | 0.94% | |
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Election of Texas Governors, 1900-1948 | TX Almanac". www.texasalmanac.com. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - TX Governor - D Primary Race - Jul 27, 1918". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ "Boynton, Charles Albert". www.fjc.gov. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - TX Governor Race - Nov 05, 1918". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
