1914 Tennessee gubernatorial election

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.

1914 Tennessee gubernatorial election
November 3, 1914
 
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

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 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". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
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