1912 Texas gubernatorial election
November 5, 1912
 
Nominee Oscar Branch Colquitt Reddin Andrews
Party Democratic Socialist
Popular vote 234,352 25,258
Percentage 77.8% 8.4%
 
Nominee C. W. Johnson Ed C. Lasater
Party Republican Progressive
Popular vote 23,089 15,794
Percentage 7.7% 5.2%
Governor before election

Oscar Branch Colquitt
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Oscar Branch Colquitt
Democratic

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

Democratic 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

Texas Gubernatorial Election, 1912
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

  1. ↑ "Election of Texas Governors, 1900-1948 | TX Almanac". www.texasalmanac.com. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Our Campaigns - TX Governor - D Primary Race - Jul 27, 1912". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Our Campaigns - TX Governor Race - Nov 05, 1912". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
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