1934 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1934 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Incumbent Democrat Hill McAlister defeated Independent Lewis S. Pope with 61.78% of the vote.

1934 Tennessee gubernatorial election

November 6, 1934
 
Nominee Hill McAlister Lewis S. Pope
Party Democratic Independent
Popular vote 198,743 122,965
Percentage 61.78% 38.22%

Governor before election

Hill McAlister
Democratic

Elected Governor

Hill McAlister
Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 2, 1934.[1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Hill McAlister 191,460 58.25
Democratic Lewis S. Pope 137,253 41.76
Total votes 328,713 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • Hill McAlister, Democratic
  • Lewis S. Pope, Independent

Results

1934 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Hill McAlister 198,743 61.78%
Independent Lewis S. Pope 122,965 38.22%
Majority 75,778
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-05-29.
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