1851 Texas gubernatorial election
The 1851 Texas gubernatorial election was held on August 4, 1851, to elect the governor of Texas. Incumbent Governor Peter Hansborough Bell was reelected to a second term, receiving 48% of the vote. His nearest challenger, Middleton T. Johnson, won just 19%.
General election
Candidates
- Peter Hansborough Bell, incumbent Governor since 1849
- Thomas J. Chambers
- Benjamin H. Epperson
- John Alexander Greer, Lieutenant Governor of Texas since 1847
- Middleton T. Johnson
Withdrew
- Elisha M. Pease, former state senator from Brazoria County