1942 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1942 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democrat Prentice Cooper defeated Republican nominee C. N. Frazier with 70.15% of the vote.

1942 Tennessee gubernatorial election

November 3, 1942

Nominee Prentice Cooper C. N. Frazier Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 120,148 51,120 Percentage 70.15% 29.85%

Governor before election Prentice Cooper Democratic Elected Governor Prentice Cooper Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 6, 1942.[1]

Candidates

• Prentice Cooper, incumbent Governor
• John Ridley Mitchell, former U.S. Representative
• J. Bailey Wray

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Prentice Cooper	171,259	57.63
	Democratic	John Ridley Mitchell	124,037	41.74
	Democratic	J. Bailey Wray	1,901	0.64
Total votes			297,197	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Prentice Cooper, Democratic
• C. N. Frazier, Republican

Results

1942 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Prentice Cooper	120,148	70.15%
	Republican	C. N. Frazier	51,120	29.85%
Majority			69,028
Turnout
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2020-05-04.