1952 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1952 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Democratic nominee Frank G. Clement defeated Republican nominee R. Beecher Witt with 79.37% of the vote.

1952 Tennessee gubernatorial election
November 4, 1952
 
Nominee Frank G. Clement R. Beecher Witt
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 640,290 166,377
Percentage 79.37% 20.62%
Governor before election

Gordon Browning
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Frank G. Clement
Democratic

Elections in Tennessee
Government

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 7, 1952.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frank G. Clement 302,491 46.74
Democratic Gordon Browning 245,166 37.89
Democratic Clifford Allen 75,269 11.63
Democratic Clifford Pierce 24,191 3.74
Total votes 647,117 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Frank G. Clement, Democratic
  • R. Beecher Witt, Republican

Results
1952 Tennessee gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Frank G. Clement 640,290 79.37%
Republican R. Beecher Witt 166,377 20.62%
Majority 473,913
Turnout 806,771
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
  2. "America Votes 32: 2015-2016, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
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