The 1938 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938.
Nominations
Democratic primary The Democratic primary election was won by O'Daniel by winning over 50% of the vote, and subsequently avoided a run-off. Candidates • S.T. Brogdon • Carl A. Crowley • Clarence E. Farmer • James A. Ferguson, cousin of former Governor James E. Ferguson • Tom F. Hunter, attorney. • Joseph King • Marvin P. McCoy • William McCraw, incumbent Attorney General of Texas. • P.D. Renfro • Thomas Self • Ernest O. Thompson, incumbent Railroad Commissioner ==General election==
General election
Candidates • W. Lee O'Daniel, Democratic • Alexander Boynton, Republican • Earl E. Miller, Socialist • Homer Brooks, Communist Results {{Election box candidate with party link| {{Election box candidate with party link| ==References==