1924 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1924 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924. Incumbent Democrat Austin Peay defeated Republican nominee T. F. Peck with 57.20% of the vote.

1924 Tennessee gubernatorial election

November 4, 1924

Nominee Austin Peay T. F. Peck Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 162,002 121,228 Percentage 57.20% 42.80%

Governor before election Austin Peay Democratic Elected Governor Austin Peay Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 7, 1924.[1]

Candidates

• Austin Peay, incumbent Governor
• John Randolph Neal Jr., attorney

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Austin Peay	125,031	79.02
	Democratic	John Randolph Neal Jr.	33,199	20.98
Total votes			158,230	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Austin Peay, Democratic
• T. F. Peck, Republican

Results

1924 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Austin Peay	162,002	57.20%
	Republican	T. F. Peck	121,228	42.80%
Majority			40,774
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-06-14.