1918 Texas gubernatorial election

The 1918 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1918 in order to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Democratic governor William Pettus Hobby easily won re-election to his first full term after ascending to the governorship in 1917 upon the impeachment and conviction of his predecessor, governor James "Pa" Ferguson. He defeated Republican nominee Charles Albert Boynton.

1918 Texas gubernatorial election

November 5, 1918
 
Nominee William P. Hobby Charles Albert Boynton
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 148,982 26,713
Percentage 84.0% 15.1%

Governor before election

William P. Hobby
Democratic

Elected Governor

William P. Hobby
Democratic

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