| Election Name: | 1912 Texas gubernatorial election |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1910 Texas gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1910 |
| Next Election: | 1914 Texas gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1914 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 1912 |
| Nominee1: | Oscar Branch Colquitt |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 234,352 |
| Percentage1: | 77.8% |
| Party2: | Socialist Party (United States) |
| Nominee2: | Reddin Andrews |
| Popular Vote2: | 25,258 |
| Percentage2: | 8.4% |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Oscar Branch Colquitt |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Oscar Branch Colquitt |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Country: | Texas |
| Party4: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Nominee4: | C. W. Johnson |
| Popular Vote4: | 23,089 |
| Percentage4: | 7.7% |
| Nominee5: | Ed C. Lasater |
| Popular Vote5: | 15,794 |
| Percentage5: | 5.2% |
| Party5: | Progressive Party (United States, 1912) |
| Party Colour: | yes |
The 1912 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912, in order to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Democratic governor Oscar Branch Colquitt easily won re-election to a second term, defeating his token opposition from various other parties.[1]
In the early 20th century, winning the Democratic primary was akin to total victory in the election, as Texas was a solidly Democratic state. Governor Colquitt was challenged by Texas Supreme Court justice William F. Ramsey, but narrowly won the primary with 55% of the vote to Ramsey's 45%, effectively securing re-election.[2]
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Governor Colquitt faced scattered opposition in the general election, and defeated his five opponents with ease, winning 77.82% of the popular vote and keeping the governor's mansion in Democratic hands.[3]