1847 Texas gubernatorial election

The 1847 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 1, 1847 to elect the governor of Texas. Incumbent Governor James Pinckney Henderson did not run for a second term. The election was won by George Tyler Wood, who received 49% of the vote.

1847 Texas gubernatorial election

November 1, 1847
 
Nominee George T. Wood James B. Miller
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 7,154 5,106
Percentage 48.5% 34.6%


Governor before election

James Pinckney Henderson
Democratic


Elected Governor

George T. Wood
Democratic

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