1922 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1922 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1922. Democratic nominee Austin Peay defeated incumbent Republican Alfred A. Taylor with 57.89% of the vote.

1922 Tennessee gubernatorial election

November 7, 1922
 
Nominee Austin Peay Alfred A. Taylor
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 141,012 102,586
Percentage 57.89% 42.11%

Governor before election

Alfred A. Taylor
Republican

Elected Governor

Austin Peay
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 3, 1922.[1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Austin Peay 63,940 39.21
Democratic Benton McMillin 59,922 36.75
Democratic Harvey H. Hannah 24,062 14.76
Democratic L. E. Gwinn 15,137 9.28
Total votes 163,061 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • Austin Peay, Democratic
  • Alfred A. Taylor, Republican

Results

1922 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Austin Peay 141,012 57.89%
Republican Alfred A. Taylor 102,586 42.11%
Majority 38,426
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
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