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 County ResultsBell: 30-40% 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90% Wood: 30-40% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90% >90% Mills: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% No Data | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1849 Texas gubernatorial election was held on August 6, 1849, to elect the governor of Texas. Incumbent Governor George Tyler Wood was running for reelection, but was defeated by Peter Hansborough Bell, winning 40% of the vote to Bell's 48%.
General election
Candidates
- Peter Hansborough Bell, Texas Rangers captain (Democratic)
- John T. Mills, district judge of the Texas Supreme Court from Clarksville (Democratic)
- George Tyler Wood, incumbent Governor since 1847 (Democratic)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Peter Hansborough Bell | 10,319 | 47.52% | |
| Democratic | George Tyler Wood (incumbent) | 8,764 | 40.36% | |
| Democratic | John T. Mills | 2,632 | 12.12% | |
| Total votes | 21,715 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- "Texas Almanac". Archived from the original on November 19, 2015. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
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