1936 Texas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:	1936 Texas gubernatorial election
Country:	Texas
Type:	Presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	1934 Texas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:	1934
Next Election:	1938 Texas gubernatorial election
Next Year:	1938
Election Date:	November 3, 1936
Nominee1:	James V Allred
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	782,083
Percentage1:	92.87%
Nominee2:	C.O. Harris
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	58,842
Percentage2:	6.99%
Governor
Before Election:	James V Allred
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	James V Allred
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

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.^[1] Allred received over 50% of the vote, avoiding a run-off.

Candidates

• James V Allred, incumbent Governor from Wichita County.^[2]
• P. Pierce Brooks, real estate broker from Dallas County.^{[2] [3]}
• F. W. Fischer, attorney and oil well owner from Smith County.^{[2] [4]}
• Tom F. Hunter, attorney from Wichita County.^{[2] [5]}
• Roy Sanderford, president pro tempore of the Texas Senate from Bell County.^{[2] [6]}

Results

General election

Candidates

• James V Allred (Democratic), incumbent Governor from Wichita County.^[7]
• Charles O. "C. O." Harris (Republican), former judge from Tom Green County.^[8]
• Carl Brannin (Socialist)
• Homer Brooks (Communist)

Results

Bibliography

• Book: Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997 . 1998 . Congressional Quarterly Inc. . 1-56802-396-0 . Washington, D.C. . .
• Book: . Texas Almanac, 1954-1955 . 1953 . A. H. Belo Corporation . Dallas, Texas . .

Notes and References

1. Web site: Our Campaigns - TX Governor - D Primary Race - Jul 25, 1936 . 2023-03-06 . www.ourcampaigns.com.
2. News: State Election Ballot. Brownsville Herald. July 24, 1936. 2. November 18, 2023. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers at the Library of Congress.
3. News: Pierce Brooks to Become Peoples Lobbyist. January 22, 1939. The Victoria Advocate. November 21, 2023. Google Newspapers.
4. News: 15 Percent Oil Tax in Texas Urged. March 28, 1936. Painesville Telegraph. November 21, 2023. Google Newspapers. F. W. Fischer, Tyler attorney who broke the petroleum code by appeal to tho United States Supreme Court, will oppose youthful Gov, James V. Allred.
5. Web site: Hunter. Ann Cox. 1612 Buchanan. Witchita Falls Cultural Resources Survey. April 2, 1981. Witchita Falls, Texas. November 5, 2023.
6. https://lrl.texas.gov/mobile/memberDisplay.cfm?memberID=1720
7. News: State Election Ballot. Brownsville Herald. July 24, 1936. 2. November 18, 2023. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers at the Library of Congress.
8. News: Harrises Together. 1936. November 21, 2023. Google Newspapers. Judge Charles O. Harris of San Angelo tells his Spokane brother and nephew about his run for Governor of Texas last fall..