The 1938 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938.
Democratic politician W. Lee O'Daniel defeated Republican nominee Alexander Boynton with 96.84% of the vote.
Nominations
Democratic primary The Democratic primary election was won by O'Daniel by winning over 50% of the vote, and subsequently avoided a run-off.
Candidates S.T. Brogdon Carl A. Crowley Clarence E. Farmer James A. Ferguson, cousin of former Governor James E. Ferguson Tom F. Hunter, attorney. Joseph King Marvin P. McCoy William McCraw, incumbent Attorney General of Texas. Clarence R. Miller W. Lee O'Daniel, salesman and swing bandleader. P.D. Renfro Thomas Self Ernest O. Thompson, incumbent Railroad Commissioner
Results
Republican nomination
The Republican state convention was held at Houston on August 9, 1938. Alexander Boynton, Houston oilman, was nominated for Governor.
General election
Candidates W. Lee O'Daniel, Democratic Alexander Boynton, Republican Earl E. Miller, Socialist Homer Brooks, Communist
Results
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