1926 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1926 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Democratic Governor Austin Peay defeated Republican nominee Walter White with 64.7% of the vote, improving on his performance from 1924.

1926 Tennessee gubernatorial election

November 2, 1926
 
Nominee Austin Peay Walter White
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 84,979 46,238
Percentage 64.7% 35.2%

County results
Peay:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
White:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Austin Peay
Democratic

Elected Governor

Austin Peay
Democratic

Peay narrowly won the Democratic primary against Hill McAlister, defeating him by a little over 4%.

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