1954 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1954 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Democrat Frank G. Clement defeated Independent John Randolph Neal Jr. with 87.20% of the vote.

1954 Tennessee gubernatorial election
November 2, 1954
 
Nominee Frank G. Clement John Randolph Neal Jr.
Party Democratic Independent
Popular vote 281,291 39,574
Percentage 87.20% 12.27%
Governor before election

Frank G. Clement
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Frank G. Clement
Democratic

Elections in Tennessee
Government

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 5, 1954.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frank G. Clement 481,808 68.17
Democratic Gordon Browning 195,156 27.61
Democratic Raulston Schoolfield 29,866 4.23
Total votes 706,830 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Frank G. Clement, Democratic
  • W.E. Michel, Republican

Other candidates

  • John Randolph Neal Jr., Independent

Results
1954 Tennessee gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Frank G. Clement 281,291 87.20%
Independent John Randolph Neal Jr. 39,574 12.27%
Republican W. E. Michel 1,705 0.53%
Majority 281,291
Turnout 322,586
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-06-16.
  2. "America Votes 32: 2015-2016, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-06-16.
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