1950 Texas gubernatorial election

The 1950 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950.

Incumbent Democratic Governor Allan Shivers defeated Republican nominee Ralph W. Currie with 89.93% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on July 22, 1950.

Candidates

 * Wellington Abbey
 * Charles B. Hutchison, unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for governor in 1946 and 1948
 * Benita Lawrence, teacher
 * Caso March, former Baylor University law professor and unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for governor in 1946 and 1948
 * Gene S. Porter, unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for governor in 1942 and 1944
 * Allan Shivers, incumbent Governor
 * J. M. Wren

Candidates

 * Allan Shivers, Democratic
 * Ralph W. Currie, Republican