1876 Texas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1876 Texas gubernatorial election
Country:Texas
Election Date:February 15, 1876
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1873 Texas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1873
Next Election:1878 Texas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1878
Image1:File:Richard Coke - Brady-Handy (cropped).jpg
Candidate1:Richard Coke
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:150,581
Percentage1:75.1%
Candidate2:William Chambers
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:50,030
Percentage2:24.9%
Governor
Before Election:Richard Coke
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
Posttitle:Governor-elect
After Election:Richard Coke
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1876 Texas gubernatorial election was held to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Governor Richard Coke was elected to a second term in office over William Chambers, a judge of the First Judicial District.[1]

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: TSHA Chambers, William Morton (1821–1892). Johnston. Julianne. Wooster. Robert. 2 Mar 2023.