1916 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1916 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Democrat Thomas Clarke Rye defeated Republican nominee John W. Overall with 55.04% of the vote.

1916 Tennessee gubernatorial election
November 7, 1916
 
Nominee Thomas Clarke Rye John W. Overall
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 146,759 117,819
Percentage 55.04% 44.19%
Governor before election

Thomas Clarke Rye
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Thomas Clarke Rye
Democratic

General election

Candidates
  • Thomas Clarke Rye, Democratic
  • John W. Overall, Republican

Results
1916 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Thomas Clarke Rye 146,759 55.04%
Republican John W. Overall 117,819 44.19%
Majority 28,940
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
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