1950 Texas gubernatorial election
The 1950 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950.
Incumbent Democratic Governor Allan Shivers defeated Republican nominee Ralph W. Currie with 89.93% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on July 22, 1950.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Wellington Abbey
- Charles B. Hutchison, unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for governor in 1946 and 1948
- Benita Lawrence, teacher
- Caso March, former Baylor University law professor and unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for governor in 1946 and 1948
- Gene S. Porter, unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for governor in 1942 and 1944
- Allan Shivers, incumbent Governor
- J. M. Wren
General election
Candidates
- Allan Shivers, Democratic
- Ralph W. Currie, Republican