1916 Tennessee gubernatorial election
November 7, 1916
 
Nominee Thomas Clarke Rye John W. Overall
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 146,759 117,819
Percentage 55.04% 44.19%
Governor before election

Thomas Clarke Rye
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Thomas Clarke Rye
Democratic

The 1916 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916. Incumbent Democratic Governor Thomas Clarke Rye defeated Republican nominee John W. Overall with 55.04% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

  • Thomas Clarke Rye, Democratic
  • John W. Overall, Republican

Results

1916 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Thomas Clarke Rye (incumbent) 146,759 55.04%
Republican John W. Overall 117,819 44.19%
Majority 28,940
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. ↑ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
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