1930 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1930 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1930. Incumbent Democrat Henry Hollis Horton defeated Republican nominee C. Arthur Bruce with 63.84% of the vote.

1930 Tennessee gubernatorial election

November 4, 1930

Nominee Henry Hollis Horton C. Arthur Bruce Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 153,341 85,558 Percentage 63.84% 35.62%

Governor before election Henry Hollis Horton Democratic Elected Governor Henry Hollis Horton Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 7, 1930.[1]

Candidates

• Henry Hollis Horton, incumbent Governor
• Lambert Estes Gwinn, former State Senator

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Henry Hollis Horton	144,990	58.87
	Democratic	Lambert Estes Gwinn	101,285	41.13
Total votes			246,275	100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Henry Hollis Horton, Democratic
• C. Arthur Bruce, Republican

Other candidates

• Samuel Borenstein, Independent

Results

1930 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Henry Hollis Horton	153,341	63.84%
	Republican	C. Arthur Bruce	85,558	35.62%
	Independent	Samuel Borenstein	1,296	0.54%
Majority			67,783
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-06-04.