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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
- James V Allred, incumbent Governor from Wichita County.[2]
- P. Pierce Brooks, real estate broker from Dallas County.[2][3]
- F. W. Fischer, attorney and oil well owner from Smith County.[2][4]
- Tom F. Hunter, attorney from Wichita County.[2][5]
- Roy Sanderford, president pro tempore of the Texas Senate from Bell County.[2][6]
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), incumbent Governor from Wichita County.[2]
- Charles O. "C. O." Harris (Republican), former judge from Tom Green County.[8]
- 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
- 1 2 "Our Campaigns - TX Governor - D Primary Race - Jul 25, 1936". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "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.
- ↑ "Pierce Brooks to Become Peoples Lobbyist". The Victoria Advocate. January 22, 1939. Retrieved November 21, 2023 – via Google Newspapers.
- ↑ "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
- ↑ Hunter, Ann Cox (April 2, 1981). "1612 Buchanan". Witchita Falls Cultural Resources Survey. Witchita Falls, Texas. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ↑ https://lrl.texas.gov/mobile/memberDisplay.cfm?memberID=1720
- 1 2 "Election of Texas Governors, 1900-1948 | TX Almanac". www.texasalmanac.com. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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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