1912 Tennessee gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1912 Tennessee gubernatorial election
Country:Tennessee
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1910 Tennessee gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1910
Next Election:1914 Tennessee gubernatorial election
Next Year:1914
Election Date:November 5, 1912
Nominee1:Ben W. Hooper
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:124,641
Percentage1:50.10%
Nominee2:Benton McMillin
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:116,610
Percentage2:46.87%
Governor
Before Election:Ben W. Hooper
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Ben W. Hooper
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1912 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Incumbent Republican Governor Ben W. Hooper defeated Democratic nominee Benton McMillin with 50.10% of the vote.

General election

Candidates