1851 Texas gubernatorial election
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The 1851 Texas gubernatorial election was held on August 4, 1851 to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Governor Peter Hansborough Bell was reelected to a second term, receiving 48% of the vote. His nearest challenger, Middleton T. Johnson, won just 19%.
Results
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
Independent |
Peter Hansborough Bell |
13,595 |
48.20% |
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Independent |
Middleton T. Johnson |
5,262 |
18.59% |
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Independent |
John Alexander Greer |
4,061 |
14.35% |
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Independent |
Benjamin H. Epperson |
2,971 |
10.49% |
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Independent |
Thomas J. Chambers |
2,320 |
8.20% |
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No Party |
Write-ins |
100 |
0.35% |
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| Total votes |
28,309 |
100.00% |
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