The 1926 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Democratic governor Austin Peay defeated Republican nominee Walter White with 64.7% of the vote, improving on his performance from 1924.
Peay narrowly won the Democratic primary against Hill McAlister, defeating him by a little over 4%.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 5, 1926.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Austin Peay, incumbent governor
- Hill McAlister, Tennessee State Treasurer
- John Randolph Neal Jr., attorney
Results
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Austin Peay, Democratic
- Walter White, Republican
Results
References
Works cited
- Bidd, Donald, ed. (2005). Guide to U.S. Elections. Vol. 2 (5 ed.). CQ Press. ISBN 1568029810.
