1924 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1924 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924. Incumbent Democrat Austin Peay defeated Republican nominee T. F. Peck with 57.20% of the vote.

1924 Tennessee gubernatorial election
November 4, 1924
 
Nominee Austin Peay T. F. Peck
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 162,002 121,228
Percentage 57.20% 42.80%
Governor before election

Austin Peay
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Austin Peay
Democratic

Elections in Tennessee
Government

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 7, 1924.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Austin Peay 125,031 79.02
Democratic John Randolph Neal Jr. 33,199 20.98
Total votes 158,230 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Austin Peay, Democratic
  • T. F. Peck, Republican

Results
1924 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Austin Peay 162,002 57.20%
Republican T. F. Peck 121,228 42.80%
Majority 40,774
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
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