1874 Tennessee gubernatorial election
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The 1874 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1874, to elect the next governor of Tennessee. Incumbent Democratic Governor John C. Brown did not seek re-election. Democratic candidate James D. Porter defeated Republican Congressman Horace Maynard with 65.20% of the vote.[1]
General election[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James D. Porter | 105,061 | 65.20% | ||
| Republican | Horace Maynard | 55,847 | 34.66% | ||
| Greenback | B. F. Brooks | 222 | 0.14% | ||
| Total votes | 161,130 | 100.00% | |||
References[edit]
- ^ Phillip Langsdon, Tennessee: A Political History (Franklin, Tenn.: Hillsboro Press, 2000), pp. 198-203.
- ^ Tennessee Blue Book (1890), 1874 Gubernatorial
- ^ "Our Campaigns - TN Governor Race - Nov 03, 1874 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
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