1938 Texas gubernatorial election
The 1938 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938.
Democratic politician W. Lee O'Daniel defeated Republican nominee Alexander Boynton with 96.84% of the vote.
The Democratic primary election was won by O'Daniel by winning over 50% of the vote, and subsequently avoided a run-off.
Republican nomination [ edit ]
The Republican state convention was held at Houston on August 9, 1938. Alexander Boynton, Houston oilman, was nominated for Governor.[ 6]
W. Lee O'Daniel , Democratic
Alexander Boynton, Republican
Earl E. Miller, Socialist
Homer Brooks, Communist
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