1914 Tennessee gubernatorial election
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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.
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November 3, 1914
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 County results Rye: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% >90% Hooper: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% | |||||||||||||||||
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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.[1]
General election
Candidates
- Thomas Clarke Rye, Democratic
- Ben W. Hooper, Republican
- J. N. Lotspeich, Socialist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas Clarke Rye | 137,636 | 53.55% | ||
| Republican | Ben W. Hooper (incumbent) | 117,717 | 45.80% | ||
| Socialist | J. N. Lotspeich | 1,671 | 0.65% | ||
| Majority | 19,919 | ||||
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| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||