1936 Texas gubernatorial election

American state election

1936 Texas gubernatorial election
← 1934 November 3, 1936 1938 →
 
Nominee James V Allred C.O. Harris
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 782,083 58,842
Percentage 92.87% 6.99%
Governor before election

James V Allred
Democratic

Elected Governor

James V Allred
Democratic

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The 1936 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936.

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

Results

Democratic primary results[1][7]
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

Results

1938 Texas gubernatorial election[9][7]
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

  1. ^ a b "Our Campaigns - TX Governor - D Primary Race - Jul 25, 1936". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "State Election Ballot". Brownsville Herald. July 24, 1936. p. 2. Retrieved November 18, 2023 – via Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers at the Library of Congress.
  3. ^ "Pierce Brooks to Become Peoples Lobbyist". The Victoria Advocate. January 22, 1939. Retrieved November 21, 2023 – via Google Newspapers.
  4. ^ "15 Percent Oil Tax in Texas Urged". Painesville Telegraph. March 28, 1936. Retrieved November 21, 2023 – via Google Newspapers. F. W. Fischer, Tyler attorney who broke the petroleum code by appeal to tho United States Supreme Court, will oppose youthful Gov, James V. Allred
  5. ^ Hunter, Ann Cox (April 2, 1981). "1612 Buchanan". Witchita Falls Cultural Resources Survey. Witchita Falls, Texas. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  6. ^ https://lrl.texas.gov/mobile/memberDisplay.cfm?memberID=1720
  7. ^ a b "Election of Texas Governors, 1900-1948 | TX Almanac". www.texasalmanac.com. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  8. ^ "Harrises Together". 1936. Retrieved November 21, 2023 – via Google Newspapers. Judge Charles O. Harris of San Angelo tells his Spokane brother and nephew about his run for Governor of Texas last fall.
  9. ^ "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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