1926 Tennessee gubernatorial election
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The 1926 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Democrat Austin Peay defeated Republican nominee Walter White with 64.69% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 5, 1926.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Austin Peay, incumbent Governor
- Hill McAlister, Tennessee State Treasurer
- John Randolph Neal Jr., attorney
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Austin Peay | 96,545 | 51.62 | |
| Democratic | Hill McAlister | 88,488 | 47.31 | |
| Democratic | John Randolph Neal Jr. | 2,015 | 1.08 | |
| Total votes | 187,048 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Austin Peay, Democratic
- Walter White, Republican
Other candidates
- P. W. Williams, Independent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Austin Peay | 84,979 | 64.69% | ||
| Republican | Walter White | 46,238 | 35.20% | ||
| Independent | P. W. Williams | 151 | 0.12% | ||
| Majority | 38,741 | ||||
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| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-06-10.