1934 Tennessee gubernatorial election
The 1934 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Incumbent Democrat Hill McAlister defeated Independent Lewis S. Pope with 61.78% of the vote.
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 2, 1934.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Hill McAlister, incumbent Governor
- Lewis S. Pope
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Hill McAlister | 191,460 | 58.25 | |
Democratic | Lewis S. Pope | 137,253 | 41.76 | |
Total votes | 328,713 | 100.00 |
General election
Candidates
- Hill McAlister, Democratic
- Lewis S. Pope, Independent
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Hill McAlister | 198,743 | 61.78% | ||
Independent | Lewis S. Pope | 122,965 | 38.22% | ||
Majority | 75,778 | ||||
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Democratic hold | Swing |
References
- "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
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