1914 Tennessee gubernatorial election

Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Tennessee

1914 Tennessee gubernatorial election

← 1912 November 3, 1914 1916 →
 
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

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The 1914 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914. Democratic nominee Thomas Clarke Rye defeated incumbent Republican Governor 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 August 6, 2020.
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