The 1851 Texas gubernatorial election was held on August 4, 1851, to elect the governor of Texas. Incumbent Governor Peter Hansborough Bell was reelected to a second term, receiving 48% of the vote. His nearest challenger, Middleton T. Johnson, won just 19%.
General election
Candidates
- Peter Hansborough Bell, incumbent Governor since 1849 (Democratic)
- Thomas J. Chambers (Democratic)
- Benjamin H. Epperson (Democratic)
- John Alexander Greer, Lieutenant Governor of Texas since 1847 (Democratic)
- Middleton T. Johnson (Democratic)
Withdrew
Results
References