1910 Tennessee gubernatorial election
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The 1910 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1910. Republican nominee Ben W. Hooper defeated former Democratic Governor Robert Love Taylor with 51.89% of the vote.
Taylor was nominated after incumbent Governor Malcolm R. Patterson withdrew from the contest, while Hooper had defeated Taylor's brother Alfred A. Taylor for the Republican nomination.
General election[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Major party candidates
- Ben W. Hooper, Republican
- Robert Love Taylor, Democratic
Other candidates
- Seth McCallen, Socialist
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ben W. Hooper | 133,076 | 51.89% | ||
| Democratic | Robert Love Taylor | 121,694 | 47.45% | ||
| Socialist | Seth McCallen | 1,707 | 0.67% | ||
| Majority | 11,382 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
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