1936 Tennessee gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1936 Tennessee gubernatorial election
Country:Tennessee
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1934 Tennessee gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1934
Next Election:1938 Tennessee gubernatorial election
Next Year:1938
Election Date:November 3, 1936
Nominee1:Gordon Browning
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:332,523
Percentage1:80.38%
Nominee2:Pat H. Thach
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:77,392
Percentage2:18.71%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Hill McAlister
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Prentice Cooper
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1936 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Democratic nominee Gordon Browning defeated Republican nominee Pat H. Thach with 80.4% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 6, 1936.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

See also

Notes and References

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