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
Image1:File:Rye-thomas-clarke-by-bain.jpg
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.

Background

Regular Democrats accepted statewide prohibition as part of the party's platform, ending the party's internal divisions. Lacking the support of the Independent Democrats, Hooper was defeated by Democratic candidate Thomas C. Rye.

General election

Candidates