1944 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1944 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Democratic nominee Jim Nance McCord defeated Republican nominee John W. Kilgo with 62.5% of the vote.

1944 Tennessee gubernatorial election

November 7, 1944
 
Nominee Jim Nance McCord John W. Kilgo
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 275,746 158,742
Percentage 62.5% 36.0%

County results
McCord:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Kilgo:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

Prentice Cooper
Democratic

Elected Governor

Jim Nance McCord
Democratic

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