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Political Campaign Advertisements

These persuasive pieces promote candidates running for public office, or particular political parties or viewpoints. They vary in length from short TV spots of less than a minute to extended pieces lasting over an hour. See the subject category “Politics” for more videos with politicians and political themes.


Five Minutes with Formby

Donor: Gordon Wilkison
Marshall Formby appeals to his fellow west Texans for their support in his 1962 campaign for governor.

Carr Campaigns for Attorney General

Donor: Gordon Wilkison
Paid political advertisement from Waggoner Carr's 1960 run for Attorney General

LBJ and JFK Campaign Advertisement

Donor: Gordon Wilkison
A campaign telecast for the 1960 presidential election features JFK and LBJ

Governor Price Daniel Says “Go Vote!”

Donor: Gordon Wilkison
Governor Price Daniel urges Texas voters to participate in an important upcoming U.S. Senate race.

Paid Political Telecast for the Election of Ben Ramsey for Railroad Commissioner, 1962

Donor: Gordon Wilkison
In this political advertisement, Ben Ramsey asks for voters' support in his run for Railroad Commissioner in the 1962 Democratic primary election.

Paid Political Telecast for Governor Price Daniel’s Re-Election Campaign

Donor: Gordon Wilkison
Governor Price Daniel solicits support for his reelection campaign.

Paid Political Telecast for the Reelection of Governor Price Daniel, 1962

Donor: Gordon Wilkison
In his 1962 bid for reelection, Texas Governor Price Daniel gives a political telecast.

The Man from Gober

Donor: Gordon Wilkison
Speaker Turman promises to “preserve the God-given personal and political liberties of all citizens” if elected Lieutenant Governor.

Speaker Turman’s Political Telecast for Lieutenant Governor

Donor: Gordon Wilkison
Speaker Turman discusses points he will address if elected Lieutenant Governor.

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