Conversation so far:
What year did the presidential election begin with Sam Houston?
Victory in the Battle of San Jacinto made Sam Houston a hero to many Texans, and he won the 1836 Texas presidential election.
Who helped Sam Houston win the Presidential election of 1836?
Thomas Benton helped him in his military career and Governor McMinn helped Houston in his political career.
Who was James Pinckney Henderson?
James Pinckney Henderson was a United States and Republic of Texas lawyer, politician, soldier, and the first Governor of the State of Texas.
Anything else interesting about Sam Houston besides winning the Presidential election of 1836?
During the presidential election, the voters of Texas overwhelmingly indicated their desire for Texas to be annexed by the United States.
What did Sam Houston do to avoid war?
In November, Houston joined with most other delegates in voting for a measure that demanded Texas statehood and the restoration of the 1824 Constitution of Mexico.
How was Sam Houston accepted by the Texans?
Houston played a key role in the annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845, and in 1846, he was elected to represent Texas in the United States Senate.

Question: What kind of leader was he?
Self-contained rewrite: What kind of leader was Sam Houston?