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%.
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%.