1926 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1926 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Democrat Austin Peay defeated Republican nominee Walter White with 64.69% of the vote.

1926 Tennessee gubernatorial election

November 2, 1926

Nominee Austin Peay Walter White Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 84,979 46,238 Percentage 64.69% 35.20%

Governor before election Austin Peay Democratic Elected Governor Austin Peay Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 5, 1926.[1]

Candidates

• Austin Peay, incumbent Governor
• Hill McAlister, Tennessee State Treasurer
• John Randolph Neal Jr., attorney

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Austin Peay	96,545	51.62
	Democratic	Hill McAlister	88,488	47.31
	Democratic	John Randolph Neal Jr.	2,015	1.08
Total votes			187,048	100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Austin Peay, Democratic
• Walter White, Republican

Other candidates

• P. W. Williams, Independent

Results

1926 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Austin Peay	84,979	64.69%
	Republican	Walter White	46,238	35.20%
	Independent	P. W. Williams	151	0.12%
Majority			38,741
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-06-10.