1920 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1920 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Republican nominee Alfred A. Taylor defeated Democratic incumbent Albert H. Roberts with 54.93% of the vote.

1920 Tennessee gubernatorial election
November 2, 1920
 
Nominee Alfred A. Taylor Albert H. Roberts
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 229,133 185,890
Percentage 54.93% 44.56%
Governor before election

Albert H. Roberts
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Alfred A. Taylor
Republican

Elections in Tennessee
Government

After Taylor, no Republican would win election as Governor until Winfield Dunn in 1970.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 5, 1920.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Albert H. Roberts 67,886 59.56
Democratic W. H. Crabtree 44,853 39.35
Democratic John Randolph Neal Jr. 957 0.84
Democratic W. L. Wirt 276 0.24
Total votes 113,972 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Alfred A. Taylor, Republican
  • Albert H. Roberts, Democratic

Other candidates

  • J. M. Lindsley, Socialist

Results
1920 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Alfred A. Taylor 229,133 54.93%
Democratic Albert H. Roberts 185,890 44.56%
Socialist J. M. Lindsley 2,113 0.51%
Majority 43,243
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
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