1950 Texas Gubernatorial Election
The 1950 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Governor of Texas, Governor Allan Shivers defeated Republican Party (United States), Republican nominee Ralph W. Currie with 89.93% of the vote. Primary elections Primary elections were held on July 22, 1950. Democratic primary Candidates *Wellington Abbey *Charles B. Hutchison, unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for governor in 1946 Texas gubernatorial election, 1946 and 1948 Texas gubernatorial election, 1948 *Benita Lawrence, teacher *Caso March, former Baylor University law professor and unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for governor in 1946 Texas gubernatorial election, 1946 and 1948 Texas gubernatorial election, 1948 *Gene S. Porter, unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for governor in 1942 Texas gubernatorial election, 1942 and 1944 Texas gubernatorial election, 1944 *Allan Shivers, incumbent Governor of Tex ...
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