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Election Victory
- When
- 5 September 1836
- Where
- Columbia, Texas
Sam Houston won the first presidential election of the Republic of Texas on September 5, 1836, defeating Stephen F. Austin.
Houston's victory was driven by his prominence in the revolutionary government and his leadership at the Battle of San Jacinto. The election marked the transition from interim leadership to elected governance, with Burnet declining to run for reelection.
Sources
- Republic of Texas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
- Sam Houston Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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