1888 Tennessee gubernatorial election
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The 1888 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888. Incumbent Democratic governor Robert Love Taylor defeated Republican nominee Samuel W. Hawkins with 51.78% of the vote.[1]
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Robert Love Taylor, Democratic
- Samuel W. Hawkins, Republican
Other candidates
- J. C. Johnson, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Robert Love Taylor (incumbent) | 156,799 | 51.78% | ||
| Republican | Samuel W. Hawkins | 139,014 | 45.91% | ||
| Prohibition | J. C. Johnson | 6,983 | 2.31% | ||
| Majority | 17,785 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
See also
References
- ^ "Our Campaigns - TN Governor Race - Nov 06, 1888". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved September 15, 2020.