1902 Texas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1902 Texas gubernatorial election
Country:Texas
Election Date:November 4, 1902
Type:presidential
Previous Election:1900 Texas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1900
Next Election:1904 Texas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1904
Image1:File:Swtlanham.jpg
Candidate1:S. W. T. Lanham
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:269,076
Percentage1:74.9%
Candidate2:George W. Burkett
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:65,706
Percentage2:18.3%
Governor
Before Election:Joseph D. Sayers
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
Posttitle:Governor-elect
After Election:S. W. T. Lanham
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1902 Texas gubernatorial election was held to elect the Governor of Texas. S. W. T. Lanham was elected over Republican George W. Burkett in a landslide.

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Carroll, George Washington (1855–1935). Walker Linsley. Judith. Walker Rienstra. Ellen. December 1, 1994. 17 Mar 2023. Texas State Historical Association.
  2. Web site: TSHA Burkett, George W. (1847-1923). 17 Mar 2023. 1976. Texas State Historical Association.