1950 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1950 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Democrat Gordon Browning defeated Independent John Randolph Neal Jr. with 78.09% of the vote.

1950 Tennessee gubernatorial election
November 7, 1950
 
Nominee Gordon Browning John Randolph Neal Jr.
Party Democratic Independent
Popular vote 184,437 51,757
Percentage 78.09% 21.91%
Governor before election

Gordon Browning
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Gordon Browning
Democratic

Elections in Tennessee
Government

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 3, 1950.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Gordon Browning 267,855 55.66
Democratic Clifford Allen 208,634 43.35
Democratic John Randolph Neal Jr. 2,875 0.60
Democratic Porter Freeman 1,907 0.40
Total votes 481,271 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Gordon Browning, Democratic
  • John Randolph Neal Jr., Independent

Results
1950 Tennessee gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Gordon Browning 184,437 78.09%
Independent John Randolph Neal Jr. 51,757 21.91%
Majority 132,680
Turnout 236,194
Democratic hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  2. "America Votes 32: 2015-2016, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
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