1866 Texas gubernatorial election

The 1866 Texas gubernatorial election was held on June 25, 1866 to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Governor Andrew J. Hamilton, who had been appointed by President Andrew Johnson, did not run for a full term. The election was won by James W. Throckmorton, who received 80% of the vote.

1866 Texas gubernatorial election
June 25, 1866
 
Candidate James W. Throckmorton Elisha M. Pease
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 48,631 12,051
Percentage 80.1% 19.9%

Governor before election

Andrew J. Hamilton
Unionist
Elected Governor

James W. Throckmorton
Democratic

Elections in Texas
Government

Results
General Election Results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James W. Throckmorton 48,631 80.1%
Republican Elisha M. Pease 12,051 19.9%
No Party Write-ins
Total votes 60,688 100.00%

References
  1. "Texas Almanac".
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