1938 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1938 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Democratic governor Gordon Browning lost his re-election bid in the primary and was defeated by Democratic nominee Prentice Cooper. In the general election, Cooper defeated Republican nominee Howard Baker Sr. with 71.7% of the vote.

1938 Tennessee gubernatorial election

← 1936 November 8, 1938 1940 →
 
Nominee Prentice Cooper Howard Baker Sr.
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 210,567 83,031
Percentage 71.72% 28.28%

County results
Cooper:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Baker:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

Gordon Browning
Democratic

Elected Governor

Prentice Cooper
Democratic

Primary elections

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Primary elections were held on August 4, 1938.[1]

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Results

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Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Prentice Cooper 237,853 59.45
Democratic Gordon Browning (incumbent) 158,854 39.70
Democratic Roy Wallace 2,385 0.60
Democratic J. Bailey Wray 1,012 0.25
Total votes 400,104 100.00

General election

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Candidates

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  • Prentice Cooper, Democratic
  • Howard Baker Sr., Republican

Results

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1938 Tennessee gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Prentice Cooper 210,567 71.72%
Republican Howard Baker Sr. 83,031 28.28%
Majority 127,536
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved May 29, 2020.