1849 Texas gubernatorial election

The 1849 Texas gubernatorial election was held on August 6, 1849, to elect the governor of Texas. Incumbent Governor George Tyler Wood was running for reelection, but was defeated by Peter Hansborough Bell, winning 40% of the vote to Bell's 48%.

General election

Candidates

• Peter Hansborough Bell, Texas Rangers captain (Democratic)
• John T. Mills, district judge of the Texas Supreme Court from Clarksville (Democratic)
• George Tyler Wood, incumbent Governor since 1847 (Democratic)

Results

References