Texas gubernatorial election, 1851
Texas gubernatorial election, 1851
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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% |
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Nominee |
Benjamin H. Epperson |
Thomas J. Chambers |
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Party |
Independent |
Independent |
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Popular vote |
2,971 |
2,320 |
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Percentage |
10.49% |
8.20% |
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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 |