1924 Tennessee gubernatorial election

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1924 Tennessee gubernatorial election

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Nominee Austin Peay T. F. Peck
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 162,002 121,228
Percentage 57.20% 42.80%

Governor before election

Austin Peay
Democratic

Elected Governor

Austin Peay
Democratic

The 1924 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924. Incumbent Democrat Austin Peay defeated Republican nominee T. F. Peck with 57.20% of the vote.

Primary elections[]

Primary elections were held on August 7, 1924.[1]

Democratic primary[]

Candidates[]

  • Austin Peay, incumbent Governor
  • John Randolph Neal Jr., attorney

Results[]

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Austin Peay (incumbent) 125,031 79.02
Democratic John Randolph Neal Jr. 33,199 20.98
Total votes 158,230 100.00

General election[]

Candidates[]

  • Austin Peay, Democratic
  • T. F. Peck, Republican

Results[]

1924 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Austin Peay (incumbent) 162,002 57.20%
Republican T. F. Peck 121,228 42.80%
Majority 40,774
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
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