1936 Texas gubernatorial election

The 1936 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936.

Incumbent Democratic Governor James V Allred defeated Republican nominee C. O. Harris with 92.87% of the vote.

Democratic primary
The Democratic primary election was held on July 25, 1936. Allred received over 50% of the vote, avoiding a run-off.

Candidates

 * James V Allred, incumbent Governor from Wichita County.
 * P. Pierce Brooks, real estate broker from Dallas County.
 * F. W. Fischer, attorney and oil well owner from Smith County.
 * Tom F. Hunter, attorney from Wichita County.
 * Roy Sanderford, president pro tempore of the Texas Senate from Bell County.

Candidates

 * James V Allred (Democratic), incumbent Governor from Wichita County.
 * Charles O. "C. O." Harris (Republican), former judge from Tom Green County.
 * Carl Brannin (Socialist)
 * Homer Brooks (Communist)