1926 Texas gubernatorial election
The 1926 Texas gubernatorial election was held on 2 November 1926 in order to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Democratic Attorney general of Texas Dan Moody defeated Republican nominee H. H. Haines.[1]
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Democratic primary
Candidates
- Lynch Davidson, former Lieutenant Governor
- Kate M. Johnston
- Ma Ferguson, incumbent Governor
- Dan Moody, Attorney General of Texas
- Edith E. Wilmans
- O. F. Zimmerman
The Democratic primary election was held on 24 July 1926. As no candidate won a majority of votes, there was a run-off on 28 August 1926 between the two highest ranking candidates incumbent Governor of Texas Miriam A. Ferguson and incumbent Attorney general of Texas Dan Moody. Moody would eventually win the primary with 64.69% against Ferguson.
Results
| Candidate | First Round | Run-off | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | |
| Dan Moody | 409,732 | 49.89 | 495,723 | 64.69 |
| Miriam A. Ferguson | 283,482 | 34.52 | 270,595 | 35.31 |
| Lynch Davidson | 122,449 | 14.91 | ||
| O. F. Zimmerman | 2,962 | 0.36 | ||
| Edith E. Wilmans | 1,580 | 0.19 | ||
| Kate M. Johnston | 1,029 | 0.13 | ||
| Total | 821,234 | 100.00 | 766,318 | 100.00 |
| Source: [2] | ||||
Republican primary
The Republican primary election was held on 24 July 1926. As H. H. Haines won a majority of the votes, a run-off was unnecessary.
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| H. H. Haines | 11,215 | 73.35 |
| E. P. Scott | 4,074 | 26.65 |
| Total | 15,289 | 100.00 |
| Source: [3] | ||
General election
On election day, 2 November 1926, Democratic nominee Dan Moody won re-election by a margin of 198,183 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee H. H. Haines, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Moody was sworn in as the 30th Governor of Texas on 18 January 1927 at the age of 33, thereby making him the youngest governor in Texas history.[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dan Moody | 233,002 | 86.75 | |
| Republican | H. H. Haines | 34,819 | 12.96 | |
| Socialist | M. A. Smith | 786 | 0.29 | |
| Total votes | 268,607 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- "Moody, Daniel James Jr". Texas State Historical Association. June 15, 2010. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- "TX Governor - D Primary". ourcampaigns.com. January 13, 2010. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- "TX Governor - R Primary". ourcampaigns.com. June 20, 2011. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- "TX Governor". ourcampaigns.com. June 26, 2006. Retrieved May 11, 2023.