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.
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 5, 1954.[1]
Candidates
- Frank G. Clement, incumbent Governor
- Gordon Browning, former Governor
- Raulston Schoolfield
Results
| 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
| 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 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2019-06-16.
- Cook, Rhodes (26 October 2017). America Votes 32: 2015-2016, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781506368993. Retrieved 2019-06-16.
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