Texas gubernatorial election, 1851

Texas gubernatorial election, 1851
Texas
November, 1851

 
Nominee Peter H. Bell Middleton T. Johnson John A. Greer
Party Independent Independent Independent
Popular vote 13,595 5,262 4,061
Percentage 48.02% 18.59% 14.35%

 
Nominee Benjamin H. Epperson Thomas J. Chambers
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 2,971 2,320
Percentage 10.49% 8.20%


Governor before election

Peter H. Bell
Independent

Elected
Governor

Peter H. Bell
Independent

The 1851 Texas gubernatorial election was held in November 1851 to select the governor of the state of Texas. Incumbent Peter Hansborough Bell won the election.

Gubernatorial election results

 
Candidates Votes %
Peter H. Bell 13,595 48.02
Middleton T. Johnson 5,262 18.59
John A. Greer 4,061 14.35
Benjamin H. Epperson 2,971 10.49
Thomas J. Chambers 2,320 8.20
Scattering 100 0.35
Total 28,309 100.00
Source: Texas Almanac