1924 Tennessee gubernatorial election
November 4, 1924
 
Nominee Austin Peay T. F. Peck
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 162,002 121,228
Percentage 57.2% 42.8%
County results
Peay:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Peck:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Governor before election

Austin Peay
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Austin Peay
Democratic

The 1924 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1924. Incumbent Democratic Governor Austin Peay defeated Republican nominee T. F. Peck with 57.2% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 7, 1924.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Austin Peay (incumbent) 125,031 79.02
Democratic John Randolph Neal Jr. 33,199 20.98
Total votes 158,230 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • Austin Peay, Democratic
  • T. F. Peck, Republican

Results

1924 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Austin Peay (incumbent) 162,002 57.20%
Republican T. F. Peck 121,228 42.80%
Majority 40,774
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
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