1962 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 1962 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Texas. Democratic nominee and incumbent member of the Texas Senate Preston Smith defeated Republican nominee O. W. Hayes.
Results
On election day, November 6, 1962, Democratic nominee Preston Smith won the election by a margin of 324,809 votes against his opponent Republican nominee O. W. Hayes, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of lieutenant governor. Smith was sworn in as the 35th lieutenant governor of Texas on January 15, 1963.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Preston Smith | 937,377 | 60.48 | |
| Republican | O. W. Hayes | 612,568 | 39.52 | |
| Total votes | 1,549,945 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "1962 Lt. Gubernatorial General Election Results - Texas". uselectionatlas.org. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
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