1914 Tennessee gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1914 Tennessee gubernatorial election
Country:Tennessee
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1912 Tennessee gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1912
Next Election:1916 Tennessee gubernatorial election
Next Year:1916
Election Date:November 3, 1914
Nominee1:Thomas Clarke Rye
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:137,636
Percentage1:53.55%
Nominee2:Ben W. Hooper
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:117,717
Percentage2:45.80%
Governor
Before Election:Ben W. Hooper
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Thomas Clarke Rye
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1914 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1914. Democratic nominee Thomas Clarke Rye defeated incumbent Republican Governor Ben W. Hooper with 53.55% of the vote.

General election

Candidates