After, 1924 Republican nominee George Butte's relatively strong showing, the Republican Party of Texas held its first primary. The primary was between H. H. Haines, who was backed by a faction of the party led by National Committeeman R. B. Creager and E. P. Scott, who was backed by a faction led by Congressman Harry M. Wurzbach.[6] The Republican primary election was held on 24 July 1926. As Haines won a majority of the votes, a run-off was unnecessary.
Candidates
Harvey H. Haines (Houston), general manager of the Houston Chamber of Commerce.[7][8]
On election day, 2 November 1926, Democratic nominee Dan Moody won re-election by a margin of 198,183 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee H. H. Haines, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Moody was sworn in as the 30th Governor of Texas on 18 January 1927 at the age of 33, thereby making him the youngest governor in Texas history.[12]
^"Haines Winner of GOP Nomination". Brownsville Herald. July 25, 1926. p. 1. Retrieved November 9, 2023 – via Chronicling America: Historic Newspapers at the Library of Congress.
^Chicago Commerce. Chicago Association of Commerce. April 1, 2022. p. 16. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
^"H. H. Haines to Visit Valley". Brownsville Herald. October 17, 1926. p. 2. Retrieved November 9, 2023 – via Chronicling America: Historic Newspapers at the Library of Congress.
Government