The 1944 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944.
Incumbent Democratic Governor Coke R. Stevenson defeated Republican nominee B. J. Peasley with 90.95% of the vote.
Nominations
Democratic primary The Democratic primary election was held on July 22, 1944. By winning over 50% of the vote, Stevenson avoided a run-off which would have been held on August 26, 1944.
Candidates
Edward L. Carey, real estate agent Minnie Fisher Cunningham, farmer, political activist, unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for U.S. Senator in 1928 Alex M. Ferguson, businessman and unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for governor in 1942 William F. Grimes, attorney Martin Jones, farmer Herbert E. Mills, dentist W. J. Minton, newspaper editor Gene S. Porter, businessman and unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for governor in 1942 Coke R. Stevenson, incumbent Governor
Results
Republican nomination
The Republicans nominated B. J. Peasley, railroadman, at their state convention at Dallas on August 8, 1944.
General election
Candidates Coke R. Stevenson, Democratic B. J. Peasley, Republican
Results
References
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