1938 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1938 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Democratic nominee Prentice Cooper defeated Republican nominee Howard Baker Sr. with 71.72% of the vote.

1938 Tennessee gubernatorial election

November 8, 1938
 
Nominee Prentice Cooper Howard Baker Sr.
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 210,567 83,031
Percentage 71.72% 28.28%

Governor before election

Gordon Browning
Democratic

Elected Governor

Prentice Cooper
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 4, 1938.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Prentice Cooper 237,853 59.45
Democratic Gordon Browning 158,854 39.70
Democratic Roy Wallace 2,385 0.60
Democratic J. Bailey Wray 1,012 0.25
Total votes 400,104 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • Prentice Cooper, Democratic
  • Howard Baker Sr., Republican

Results

1938 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Prentice Cooper 210,567 71.72%
Republican Howard Baker Sr. 83,031 28.28%
Majority 127,536
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing
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References

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