1940 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1940 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Democrat Prentice Cooper defeated Republican nominee C. Arthur Bruce with 72.09% of the vote.

1940 Tennessee gubernatorial election
November 5, 1940
 
Nominee Prentice Cooper C. Arthur Bruce
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 323,466 125,245
Percentage 72.09% 27.91%
Governor before election

Prentice Cooper
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Prentice Cooper
Democratic

Elections in Tennessee
Government

General election

Candidates
  • Prentice Cooper, Democratic
  • C. Arthur Bruce, Republican

Results
1940 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Prentice Cooper 323,466 72.09%
Republican C. Arthur Bruce 125,245 27.91%
Majority 198,221
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
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