1966 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1966 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Democratic nominee Buford Ellington won the election with 81.22% of the vote.

1966 Tennessee gubernatorial election
November 8, 1966
 
Nominee Buford Ellington H.L. Crowder Charlie Moffett
Party Democratic Independent Independent
Popular vote 532,998 64,602 50,221
Percentage 81.22% 9.84% 7.65%
Governor before election

Frank G. Clement
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Buford Ellington
Democratic

Elections in Tennessee
Government

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 4, 1966.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Buford Ellington 413,950 53.48
Democratic John Jay Hooker 360,105 46.52
Total votes 774,055 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidate

  • Buford Ellington, Democratic

Other candidates

  • H.L. Crowder, Independent
  • Charlie Moffett, Independent
  • Charles Gordon Vick, Independent

Results
1966 Tennessee gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Buford Ellington 532,998 81.22%
Independent H.L. Crowder 64,602 9.84%
Independent Charlie Moffett 50,221 7.65%
Independent Charles Gordon Vick 8,407 1.28%
Majority 532,998
Turnout 656,566
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
  2. "America Votes 32: 2015-2016, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
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