1982 Texas gubernatorial election


The 1982 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982 to elect the Governor of Texas. Incumbent Republican Governor Bill Clements ran for reelection, but was defeated in the general election by Democrat Mark White, winning 46% of the vote to White's 53%. White was sworn into office on January 18, 1983.
White carried 196 out of 254 counties.

Primaries

Republican

Democratic

Results

Videos

Gubernatorial Debate from September 24, 1982 in Amarillo
White Campaign commercials from October 7, 1982
White Campaign commercials from October 28, 1982
White Campaign commercial from September 29, 1982
White Campaign commercial for the Democratic Primary on April 12, 1982
White Campaign commercial for the Democratic Primary on March 6, 1982
Revised commercial from March 6, 1982
White Campaign commercial for the Democratic Primary on March 23, 1982
Gubernatorial Debate from October 11, 1982 in Austin