1912 Texas gubernatorial election
The 1912 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912, in order to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Democratic governor Oscar Branch Colquitt easily won re-election to a second term, defeating his token opposition from various other parties.[1]
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Democratic primary
In the early 20th century, winning the Democratic primary was akin to total victory in the election, as Texas was a solidly Democratic state. Governor Colquitt was challenged by Texas Supreme Court justice William F. Ramsey, but narrowly won the primary with 55% of the vote to Ramsey's 45%, effectively securing re-election.[2]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Oscar Branch Colquitt (incumbent) | 219,808 | 55.00 | |
| Democratic | William F. Ramsey | 179,857 | 45.00 | |
| Total votes | 399,665 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Governor Colquitt faced scattered opposition in the general election, and defeated his five opponents with ease, winning 77.82% of the popular vote and keeping the governor's mansion in Democratic hands.[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Oscar Branch Colquitt (incumbent) | 234,352 | 77.82 | |
| Socialist | Reddin Andrews | 25,258 | 8.39 | |
| Republican | C.W. Johnson | 23,089 | 7.67 | |
| Progressive | Ed Lasater | 15,794 | 5.24 | |
| Prohibition | Andrew Jackson Houston | 2,355 | 0.78 | |
| Socialist Labor | K.E. Choate | 308 | 0.10 | |
| Total votes | 301,157 | 100.00 | ||
| 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, 1912". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- "Our Campaigns - TX Governor Race - Nov 05, 1912". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved June 2, 2023.