1938 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1938 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Democratic nominee Prentice Cooper defeated Republican nominee Howard Baker Sr. with 71.72% of the vote.

1938 Tennessee gubernatorial election

November 8, 1938

Nominee Prentice Cooper Howard Baker Sr. Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 210,567 83,031 Percentage 71.72% 28.28%

Governor before election Gordon Browning Democratic Elected Governor Prentice Cooper Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 4, 1938.[1]

Candidates

• Prentice Cooper, State Senator
• Gordon Browning, incumbent Governor
• Roy Wallace
• J. Bailey Wray

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Prentice Cooper	237,853	59.45
	Democratic	Gordon Browning	158,854	39.70
	Democratic	Roy Wallace	2,385	0.60
	Democratic	J. Bailey Wray	1,012	0.25
Total votes			400,104	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Prentice Cooper, Democratic
• Howard Baker Sr., Republican

Results

1938 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Prentice Cooper	210,567	71.72%
	Republican	Howard Baker Sr.	83,031	28.28%
Majority			127,536
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-05-29.