1940 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1940 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1940. Incumbent Democratic Governor Prentice Cooper defeated Republican nominee C. Arthur Bruce with 72.1% of the vote.

1940 Tennessee gubernatorial election

November 5, 1940
 
Nominee Prentice Cooper C. Arthur Bruce
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 323,466 125,245
Percentage 72.1% 27.9%

County results
Cooper:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Bruce:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Prentice Cooper
Democratic

Elected Governor

Prentice Cooper
Democratic

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