1964 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election
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November 3, 1964
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The 1964 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Texas. Incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor Preston Smith defeated Republican nominee Horace Houston.
General election
On election day, November 3, 1964, incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor Preston Smith won re-election by a margin of 1,175,636 votes against his opponent Republican nominee Horace Houston, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Smith was sworn in for his second term on January 19, 1965.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Preston Smith (incumbent) | 1,827,806 | 73.56 | |
| Republican | Horace Houston | 652,170 | 26.25 | |
| Scattering | 4,824 | 0.19 | ||
| Total votes | 2,484,800 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "1964 Lt. Gubernatorial General Election Results - Texas". uselectionatlas.org. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
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