1847 Texas gubernatorial election
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The 1847 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 1, 1847, to elect the governor of Texas. Incumbent Governor James Pinckney Henderson did not run for a second term. The election was won by George Tyler Wood, who received 49% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
- Nicholas Henry Darnell, state representative from San Augustine and former Speaker of the Republic of Texas House of Representatives (Democratic)
- James B. Miller, candidate for Governor in 1845 (Whig)
- Jesse J. Robinson (Independent)
- George Tyler Wood, state senator from Point Blank (Democratic)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | George Tyler Wood | 7,154 | 48.45% | |
| Whig | James B. Miller | 5,106 | 34.58% | |
| Democratic | Nicholas Henry Darnell | 1,276 | 8.64% | |
| No party | Write-ins | 852 | 5.77% | |
| Independent | Jesse J. Robinson | 379 | 2.57% | |
| Total votes | 14,767 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Texas Almanac". Archived from the original on November 19, 2015. Retrieved August 18, 2015.