1936 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1936 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Democratic nominee Gordon Browning defeated Republican nominee Pat H. Thach with 80.38% of the vote.

1936 Tennessee gubernatorial election
November 3, 1936
 
Nominee Gordon Browning Pat H. Thach
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 332,523 77,392
Percentage 80.38% 18.71%
Governor before election

Hill McAlister
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Prentice Cooper
Democratic

Elections in Tennessee
Government

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 6, 1936.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Gordon Browning 243,463 68.00
Democratic Burgin E. Dossett 109,170 30.49
Democratic C. W. Wright 5,384 1.50
Total votes 358,017 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Gordon Browning, Democratic
  • Pat H. Thach, Republican

Other candidates

  • Kate Bradford Stockton, Independent

Results
1936 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Gordon Browning 332,523 80.38%
Republican Pat H. Thach 77,392 18.71%
Independent Kate Bradford Stockton 3,786 0.92%
Majority 255,131
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
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