Electoral History
| 1836 Texas Presidential Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage | |
| Independent | Sam Houston | 5,119 | 79.4% | |
| Independent | Henry Smith | 743 | 11.5% | |
| Independent | Stephen F. Austin | 587 | 9.1% | |
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