1952 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1952 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Democratic nominee Frank G. Clement defeated Republican nominee R. Beecher Witt with 79.37% of the vote.

1952 Tennessee gubernatorial election

November 4, 1952

Nominee Frank G. Clement R. Beecher Witt Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 640,290 166,377 Percentage 79.37% 20.62%

Governor before election Gordon Browning Democratic Elected Governor Frank G. Clement Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on August 7, 1952.[1]

Candidates

• Frank G. Clement, attorney
• Gordon Browning, incumbent Governor
• Clifford Allen, State Senator
• Clifford Pierce

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Frank G. Clement	302,491	46.74
	Democratic	Gordon Browning	245,166	37.89
	Democratic	Clifford Allen	75,269	11.63
	Democratic	Clifford Pierce	24,191	3.74
Total votes			647,117	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Frank G. Clement, Democratic
• R. Beecher Witt, Republican

Results

1952 Tennessee gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Frank G. Clement	640,290	79.37%
	Republican	R. Beecher Witt	166,377	20.62%
Majority			473,913
Turnout			806,771
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
2. Cook, Rhodes (26 October 2017). America Votes 32: 2015-2016, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781506368993. Retrieved 2019-06-24.