1855 Texas gubernatorial election

The 1855 Texas gubernatorial election was held on August 6, 1855 to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Governor Elisha M. Pease was reelected to a second term, winning 57% of the vote.

1855 Texas gubernatorial election

August 6, 1855
 
Nominee Elisha M. Pease David C. Dickson
Party Unionist Know Nothing
Popular vote 26,336 18,968
Percentage 56.8% 40.9%


Governor before election

Elisha M. Pease
Independent


Elected Governor

Elisha M. Pease
Independent

Results

Results

General Election Results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Unionist Elisha M. Pease 26,336 56.83%
Know Nothing David C. Dickson 18,968 40.93%
Democratic Middleton T. Johnson 809 1.75%
Democratic George Tyler Wood 226 0.49%
Total votes 46,339 100.00%
Unionist hold

References

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