1962 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1962 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Democratic nominee Frank G. Clement defeated Independent candidate William Anderson with 50.85% of the vote.

1962 Tennessee gubernatorial election

November 6, 1962

Nominee Frank G. Clement William Anderson Hubert David Patty Party Democratic Independent Republican Popular vote 315,648 203,765 99,884 Percentage 50.85% 32.83% 16.09%

County results Clement:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Anderson:      30-40%      40-50%      50-60% Patty:      30–40%      40-50%      50-60%

Governor before election Buford Ellington Democratic Elected Governor Frank G. Clement Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 2, 1962.[1]

Candidates

• Frank G. Clement, former Governor
• P.R. Olgiati, Mayor of Chattanooga
• William W. Farris
• Lillard Anthony Watts
• Ronald Little

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Frank G. Clement	309,333	42.54
	Democratic	P.R. Olgiati	211,812	29.13
	Democratic	William W. Farris	202,813	27.89
	Democratic	Lillard Anthony Watts	2,153	0.30
	Democratic	Ronald Little	1,087	0.15
Total votes			727,198	100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Frank G. Clement, Democratic
• Hubert David Patty, Republican

Other candidates

• William Anderson, Independent
• E.B. Bowles, Independent

Results

1962 Tennessee gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Frank G. Clement	315,648	50.85%
	Independent	William Anderson	203,765	32.83%
	Republican	Hubert David Patty	99,884	16.09%
	Independent	E.B. Bowles	1,441	0.23%
Majority			215,764
Turnout			620,758
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
2. Cook, Rhodes (26 October 2017). America Votes 32: 2015-2016, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781506368993. Retrieved 2019-04-10.