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Elections in Texas |
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Government |
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.
The Democratic primary election was held on July 25, 1936.[1] Allred received over 50% of the vote, avoiding a run-off.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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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 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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 |