The 1950 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950.
Incumbent Democratic Governor Allan Shivers defeated 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 and 1948 Benita Lawrence, teacher Caso March, former Baylor University law professor and unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for governor in 1946 and 1948 Gene S. Porter, unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for governor in 1942 and 1944 Allan Shivers, incumbent Governor J. M. Wren
Results
General election
Candidates Allan Shivers, Democratic Ralph W. Currie, Republican
Results
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