1914 Tennessee gubernatorial election

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1914 Tennessee gubernatorial election

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Nominee Thomas Clarke Rye Ben W. Hooper
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 137,636 117,717
Percentage 53.55% 45.80%

Governor before election

Ben W. Hooper
Republican

Elected Governor

Thomas Clarke Rye
Democratic

The 1914 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914. Democratic nominee Thomas Clarke Rye defeated incumbent Republican Ben W. Hooper with 53.55% of the vote.

General election[]

Candidates[]

  • Thomas Clarke Rye, Democratic
  • Ben W. Hooper, Republican

Results[]

1914 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Thomas Clarke Rye 137,636 53.55%
Republican Ben W. Hooper (incumbent) 117,717 45.80%
Majority 19,919
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References[]

  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
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