1914 Texas gubernatorial election

The 1914 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914, in order to elect the Governor of Texas. James E. Ferguson, nominated by the Democratic Party, easily defeated his two general election opponents, E.R. Meitzen of the Socialist Party and John W. Philip of the Republican Party.

1914 Texas gubernatorial election

November 3, 1914
 
Nominee James E. Ferguson E.R. Meitzen John W. Philip
Party Democratic Socialist Republican
Popular vote 176,599 24,977 11,411
Percentage 82.0% 11.6% 5.3%

Governor before election

Oscar Branch Colquitt
Democratic

Elected Governor

James E. Ferguson
Democratic

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