1916 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1916 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Democratic governor Thomas Clarke Rye defeated Republican nominee John W. Overall with 55.04% of the vote.

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1916 Tennessee gubernatorial election

← 1914 November 7, 1916 1918 â†’

Nominee Thomas Clarke Rye John W. Overall Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 146,759 117,819 Percentage 55.04% 44.19%

County results Rye:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Overall:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election Thomas Clarke Rye Democratic Elected Governor Thomas Clarke Rye Democratic

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