1912 Tennessee gubernatorial election
November 5, 1912
 
Nominee Ben W. Hooper Benton McMillin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 124,641 116,610
Percentage 50.10% 46.87%
Governor before election

Ben W. Hooper
Republican

 Elected Governor

Ben W. Hooper
Republican

The 1912 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Incumbent Republican Governor Ben W. Hooper defeated Democratic nominee Benton McMillin with 50.10% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

  • Ben W. Hooper, Republican
  • Benton McMillin, Democratic

Results

1912 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ben W. Hooper (incumbent) 124,641 50.10%
Democratic Benton McMillin 116,610 46.87%
Majority 8,031
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ↑ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
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