The 1950 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Incumbent

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Governor Allan Shivers defeated Republican nominee Ralph W. Currie with 89.93% of the vote.

Primary elections

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s were held on July 22, 1950.

Democratic primary

Candidates

*Wellington Abbey *Charles B. Hutchison, unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for governor in

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*Benita Lawrence, teacher *Caso March, former Baylor University law professor and unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for governor in

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*Gene S. Porter, unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for governor in

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* Allan Shivers, incumbent Governor *J. M. Wren

Results

General election

Candidates

* Allan Shivers, Democratic *Ralph W. Currie, Republican

Results

References

Bibliography

* * {{1950 United States elections

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