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1940 Tennessee gubernatorial election
Nominee
Prentice Cooper
C. Arthur Bruce
Party
Democratic
Republican
Popular vote
323,466
125,245
Percentage
72.09%
27.91%
County resultsCooper : 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Bruce : 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Governor before election
Prentice Cooper
Democratic
Elected Governor
Prentice Cooper
Democratic
The 1940 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Democrat Prentice Cooper defeated Republican nominee C. Arthur Bruce with 72.09% of the vote.
General election [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Prentice Cooper, Democratic
C. Arthur Bruce, Republican
Results [ ]
References [ ]
Categories :
Tennessee gubernatorial elections 1940 United States gubernatorial elections 1940 Tennessee elections