1841 Republic of Texas presidential election explained

Election Name:1841 Republic of Texas presidential election
Country:Republic of Texas
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1838 Republic of Texas presidential election
Previous Year:1838
Next Election:1844 Republic of Texas presidential election
Next Year:1844
Election Date:September 6, 1841
Nominee1:Sam Houston
Party1:Nonpartisan candidate
Colour1:7CB9E8
Popular Vote1:7,915
Percentage1:68.6%
Nominee2:David G. Burnet
Party2:Nonpartisan candidate
Colour2:AF002A
Popular Vote2:3,616
Percentage2:31.4%
President
Before Election:Mirabeau B. Lamar
Before Party:Nonpartisan candidate
After Election:Sam Houston
After Party:Nonpartisan candidate

The 1841 Republic of Texas presidential election was the third presidential election. It was held on September 6, 1841. Former President Sam Houston defeated incumbent Vice President and former Interim President David G. Burnet to win a second non-consecutive term in office.

Edward Burleson was elected vice-president with 6,141 votes (58.6%) while his competitor Mennican Hunt received 4,336 votes (41.4%).[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Jones, Anson. Memoranda and Official Correspondence Relating to the Republic of Texas, Its History and Annexation. 1859-01-01. D. Appleton. en.