1942 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1942 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democrat Prentice Cooper defeated Republican nominee C. N. Frazier with 70.15% of the vote.

1942 Tennessee gubernatorial election

November 3, 1942
 
Nominee Prentice Cooper C. N. Frazier
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 120,148 51,120
Percentage 70.15% 29.85%

Governor before election

Prentice Cooper
Democratic

Elected Governor

Prentice Cooper
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 6, 1942.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Prentice Cooper 171,259 57.63
Democratic John Ridley Mitchell 124,037 41.74
Democratic J. Bailey Wray 1,901 0.64
Total votes 297,197 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • Prentice Cooper, Democratic
  • C. N. Frazier, Republican

Results

1942 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Prentice Cooper 120,148 70.15%
Republican C. N. Frazier 51,120 29.85%
Majority 69,028
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing
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