1853 Texas gubernatorial election
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The 1853 Texas gubernatorial election was held on August 1, 1853 to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Governor Peter Hansborough Bell did not run for a third term. The election was won by Elisha M. Pease, who received 37% of the vote.
Results
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
Independent |
Elisha M. Pease |
13,091 |
36.68% |
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Independent |
William Beck Ochiltree |
9,178 |
25.71% |
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Independent |
George Tyler Wood |
5,983 |
16.76% |
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Independent |
Lemuel D. Evans |
4,677 |
13.10% |
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Independent |
Thomas J. Chambers |
2,449 |
6.86% |
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Independent |
John W. S. Dancy |
315 |
0.88% |
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| Total votes |
35,693 |
100.00% |
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