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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]
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.