1954 Tennessee gubernatorial election
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The 1954 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954, to elect the next governor of Tennessee. Incumbent Democratic Governor Frank G. Clement defeated Independent candidate John Randolph Neal Jr. with 87.2% of the vote.
In 1953, the Tennessee State Constitution was amended, extending the gubernatorial term from two years to four years. The new amendments prevented governors from serving consecutive terms, but a temporary exception was made for Clement. He was elected to a full four-year term after his initial two-year term.[1]
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 5, 1954.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Frank G. Clement, incumbent Governor
- Gordon Browning, former Governor
- Raulston Schoolfield
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank G. Clement (incumbent) | 481,808 | 68.17% | |
| Democratic | Gordon Browning | 195,156 | 27.61% | |
| Democratic | Raulston Schoolfield | 29,866 | 4.23% | |
| Total votes | 706,830 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Frank G. Clement, Democratic
- W.E. Michel, Republican
Other candidates
- John Randolph Neal Jr., Independent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank G. Clement (incumbent) | 281,291 | 87.20% | ||
| Independent | John Randolph Neal Jr. | 39,574 | 12.27% | ||
| Republican | W. E. Michel | 1,705 | 0.53% | ||
| Majority | 281,291 | ||||
| Turnout | 322,586 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Phillip Langsdon, Tennessee: A Political History (Franklin, Tenn.: Hillsboro Press, 2000), pp. 325-329, 351-367.
- ^ a b Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (October 26, 2017). America Votes 32: 2015-2016, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781506368993. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
