1841 Republic of Texas presidential election

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The 1841 Republic of Texas presidential election was the third presidential election in the Republic of Texas. It was held on September 6, 1841. Former President Sam Houston defeated incumbent Vice President and former Interim President David G. Burnet to win a second non-consecutive term in office.

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1841 Republic of Texas presidential election

← 1838
September 6, 1841
1844 â†’
 
Nominee Sam Houston David G. Burnet
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote 7,915 3,616
Percentage 68.6% 31.4%

President before election

Mirabeau B. Lamar
Nonpartisan

Elected President

Sam Houston
Nonpartisan

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Edward Burleson was elected vice-president with 6,141 votes (58.6%) while his competitor Mennican Hunt received 4,336 votes (41.4%).[1]

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