1912 Texas gubernatorial election

none January 2025 September 2023 1912 Texas gubernatorial election Texas yes Presidential no 1910 Texas gubernatorial election 1910 1914 Texas gubernatorial election 1914 November 5, 1912 File:Oscar Branch Colquitt.jpg 150x150px Oscar Branch Colquitt Democratic Party (United States) 234,352 77.8% File:Reddin Andrews.jpg Socialist Party (United States) Reddin Andrews 25,258 8.4% Republican Party (United States) C. W. Johnson 23,089 7.7% Ed C. Lasater 15,794 5.2% Progressive 1912 Texas gubernatorial election results map by county.svg 310px County resultsColquitt: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d056c 90–100%Johnson: #FFC8CD 30–40% #e27f7f 50–60%No Data/Vote: #808080 Governor Oscar Branch Colquitt Democratic Party (United States) Oscar Branch Colquitt Democratic Party (United States) 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.Election of Texas Governors, 1900-1948 TX Almanac https://www.texasalmanac.com/articles/election-of-texas-governors-1900-1948 2023-06-02 www.texasalmanac.com 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.Our Campaigns - TX Governor - D Primary Race - Jul 27, 1912 https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=296478 2023-06-02 www.ourcampaigns.com Primary results Democratic primary results Oscar Branch Colquitt (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 219,808 55.00 William F. Ramsey Democratic Party (United States) 179,857 45.00 399,665 100.00 |} 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.Our Campaigns - TX Governor Race - Nov 05, 1912 https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=264406 2023-06-02 www.ourcampaigns.com Results 1912 Texas Gubernatorial Election Oscar Branch Colquitt (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 234,352 77.82 1.97 Reddin Andrews Socialist Party (United States) 25,258 8.39 3.12 C.W. Johnson Republican Party (United States) 23,089 7.67 4.30 Ed Lasater Bull Moose Party Progressive 15,794 5.24 N/A Andrew Jackson Houston Prohibition Party (United States) 2,355 0.78 1.99 K.E. Choate Socialist Labor Party (United States) 308 0.10 0.10 301,157 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) References Category:Texas gubernatorial elections Texas Gubernatorial Category:November 1912 in the United States