1886 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1886 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1886. Democratic nominee Robert Love Taylor defeated his brother, Republican nominee Alfred A. Taylor with 53.52% of the vote.

1886 Tennessee gubernatorial election
November 2, 1886
 
Nominee Robert Love Taylor Alfred A. Taylor
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 126,491 109,842
Percentage 53.52% 46.48%
Governor before election

William B. Bate
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Robert Love Taylor
Democratic

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Candidates
  • Robert Love Taylor, Democratic
  • Alfred A. Taylor, Republican

Results
1886 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Robert Love Taylor 126,491 53.52%
Republican Alfred A. Taylor 109,842 46.48%
Majority 16,649
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
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