1836 Republic of Texas presidential election

1836 Republic of Texas presidential election

September 5, 1836 1838 →

Nominee Sam Houston Henry Smith Stephen F. Austin Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan Nonpartisan Popular vote 4,374 743 587 Percentage 76.7% 13.0% 10.3%

Results by county[a][1][2] Houston   50–60%   70–80%   80–90%   90–100% Austin   50–60% Green[b]   50–60% Unknown/No County[c]       Disputed Control[d]

President before election David G. Burnet (interim) Nonpartisan Elected President Samuel Houston Nonpartisan

The 1836 Republic of Texas presidential election was the first such election in the newly established Republic of Texas. Popular war hero Samuel Houston was elected in a decisive victory over Henry Smith and Stephen F. Austin. Houston was inaugurated on October 22, 1836, replacing interim president David G. Burnet.

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