1928 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1928 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928. Incumbent Democrat Henry Hollis Horton defeated Republican nominee Raleigh Hopkins with 61.06% of the vote.

1928 Tennessee gubernatorial election

November 6, 1928

Nominee Henry Hollis Horton Raleigh Hopkins Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 195,546 124,733 Percentage 61.06% 38.95%

Governor before election Henry Hollis Horton Democratic Elected Governor Henry Hollis Horton Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 2, 1928.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Henry Hollis Horton, incumbent Governor
• Hill McAlister, Tennessee State Treasurer
• Lewis S. Pope
• D. W. Dodson

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Henry Hollis Horton	97,333	44.72
	Democratic	Hill McAlister	92,017	42.27
	Democratic	Lewis S. Pope	27,779	12.76
	Democratic	D. W. Dodson	543	0.25
Total votes			217,672	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Henry Hollis Horton, Democratic
• Raleigh Hopkins, Republican

Results

1928 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Democratic	Henry Hollis Horton	195,546	61.06%
	Republican	Raleigh Hopkins	124,733	38.95%
Majority			70,813
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-10.