The 1936 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936.
Incumbent Democratic Governor James V Allred defeated Republican nominee C. O. Harris with 92.87% of the vote.
Nominations
Democratic primary The Democratic primary election was held on July 25, 1936. Allred received over 50% of the vote, avoiding a run-off.
Candidates James V Allred, incumbent Governor from Wichita County. P. Pierce Brooks, real estate broker from Dallas County. F. W. Fischer, attorney and oil well owner from Smith County. Tom F. Hunter, attorney from Wichita County. Roy Sanderford, president pro tempore of the Texas Senate from Bell County.https://lrl.texas.gov/mobile/memberDisplay.cfm?memberID=1720
Results
General election
Candidates James V Allred (Democratic), incumbent Governor from Wichita County. Charles O. "C. O." Harris (Republican), former judge from Tom Green County. Carl Brannin (Socialist) Homer Brooks (Communist)
Results
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