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%.
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%.