1922 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1922 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1922. Democratic nominee Austin Peay defeated incumbent Republican Alfred A. Taylor with 57.89% of the vote.

1922 Tennessee gubernatorial election

November 7, 1922

Nominee Austin Peay Alfred A. Taylor Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 141,012 102,586 Percentage 57.89% 42.11%

Governor before election Alfred A. Taylor Republican Elected Governor Austin Peay Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 3, 1922.[1]

Candidates

• Austin Peay, former State Representative
• Benton McMillin, former Governor
• Harvey H. Hannah
• L. E. Gwinn

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Austin Peay	63,940	39.21
	Democratic	Benton McMillin	59,922	36.75
	Democratic	Harvey H. Hannah	24,062	14.76
	Democratic	L. E. Gwinn	15,137	9.28
Total votes			163,061	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Austin Peay, Democratic
• Alfred A. Taylor, Republican

Results

1922 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Austin Peay	141,012	57.89%
	Republican	Alfred A. Taylor	102,586	42.11%
Majority			38,426
Turnout
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-06-14.