1912 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1912 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Incumbent Republican Governor Ben W. Hooper defeated Democratic nominee Benton McMillin with 50.10% of the vote.

1912 Tennessee gubernatorial election

← 1910 November 5, 1912 1914 →
 
Nominee Ben W. Hooper Benton McMillin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 124,641 116,610
Percentage 50.10% 46.87%

Governor before election

Ben W. Hooper
Republican

Elected Governor

Ben W. Hooper
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

  • Ben W. Hooper, Republican
  • Benton McMillin, Democratic

Results edit

1912 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ben W. Hooper (incumbent) 124,641 50.10%
Democratic Benton McMillin 116,610 46.87%
Majority 8,031
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved September 5, 2020.