1876 Texas gubernatorial election

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]

1876 Texas gubernatorial election

← 1873February 15, 18761878 →
 
CandidateRichard CokeWilliam Chambers
PartyDemocraticRepublican
Popular vote150,58150,030
Percentage75.1%24.9%

Governor before election

Richard Coke
Democratic

Governor-elect

Richard Coke
Democratic

General election

Candidates

  • Richard Coke, incumbent Governor (Democratic)
  • William Chambers, judge of the First Judicial District (Republican)[1]

Results

1876 Texas gubernatorial election[2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
DemocraticRichard Coke (incumbent) 150,581 75.06%
RepublicanWilliam Chambers50,03024.94%
Total votes200,611 100.00%

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