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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.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Robert Love Taylor, Democratic
- Samuel W. Hawkins, Republican
Other candidates
- J. C. Johnson, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||
References
- ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved September 15, 2020.