1918 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1918 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1918. Democratic nominee Albert H. Roberts defeated Republican nominee Hugh B. Lindsay with 62.37% of the vote.

1918 Tennessee gubernatorial election
November 5, 1918
 
Nominee Albert H. Roberts Hugh B. Lindsay
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 98,628 59,518
Percentage 62.37% 37.64%
Governor before election

Thomas Clarke Rye
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Albert H. Roberts
Democratic

Elections in Tennessee
Government

General election

Candidates
  • Albert H. Roberts, Democratic
  • Hugh B. Lindsay, Republican

Results
1918 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Albert H. Roberts 98,628 62.37%
Republican Hugh B. Lindsay 59,518 37.64%
Majority 39,110
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
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