1878 Texas gubernatorial election

The 1878 Texas gubernatorial election was held to elect the Governor of Texas. Acting Governor R. B. Hubbard did not seek re-election; he was succeeded by Oran Milo Roberts, who defeated William H. Hamman and Anthony Banning Norton.

1878 Texas gubernatorial election

November 5, 1878
 
Candidate Oran Milo Roberts W. H. Hamman Anthony Banning Norton
Party Democratic Greenback Republican
Popular vote 158,302 55,002 23,712
Percentage 66.7% 21.2% 10.0%

Acting Governor before election

Richard B. Hubbard
Democratic

Governor-elect

Oran Milo Roberts
Democratic

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