Coke R. Stevenson

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Coke R. Stevenson

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth March 20, 1888
Date of Death June 28, 1975 (Age: 87)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Coke R. Stevenson pursued a multifaceted career, beginning with a foundational education in bookkeeping, history, and government through correspondence courses. He gained practical experience working at the First State Bank in Junction, where he advanced from janitor to cashier. Stevenson later organized and became president of the First National Bank in Junction, while also engaging in diverse business ventures. He attained admission to the bar in 1913 and practiced law in Junction. Stevenson's professional expertise and leadership capabilities were further demonstrated through his various business and banking leadership roles.

Political Ideas

Coke R. Stevenson's political identity is marked by a complex blend of traditionalism and calculated pragmatism, despite his public reticence on civil rights issues. His limited public response to racial violence and ambiguous private comments suggest a deeply rooted, if controversial, regional conservatism. Stevenson's alleged involvement in vote forging, though disputed, indicates a readiness to employ unorthodox means to achieve political ends. His business acumen and local influence further underscore a highly localized, strategic approach to governance.

Campaigns
1944: Texas State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1944 Texas gubernatorial election

1,007,826 votes (90.95%)

Win

Texas Governor 1944, Democrat Primary

669,586 votes (84.59%)

Win
1942: Texas State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1942 Texas gubernatorial election

280,735 votes (96.83%)

Win

Texas Governor 1942, Democrat Primary

651,218 votes (68.46%)

Win