1966 Texas gubernatorial election

The 1966 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966, to elect the governor of Texas. Incumbent Democratic governor John Connally was easily reelected to a third term, winning 73% of the vote to Republican T. E. Kennerly's 26%. Connally swept all 254 counties in this election and was inaugurated for his third term on January 17, 1967.

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1966 Texas gubernatorial election

← 1964 November 8, 1966 1968 →

Nominee John Connally T. E. Kennerly Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 1,037,517 368,025 Percentage 72.8% 25.8%

County results Connally:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election John Connally Democratic Elected Governor John Connally Democratic

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The election is, to date, the last time that a candidate for Governor of Texas won more than 70% of the vote, as well as the last in which a candidate won every county. As of 2026, Randall, Ochiltree, and Smith counties have not voted for the Democratic candidate since this election.