| Elections in Tennessee |
|---|
 |
 Government |
The 1918 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1918. Democratic nominee Albert H. Roberts defeated Republican nominee Hugh B. Lindsay with 62.37% of the vote.
In the primary election, Roberts defeated Austin Peay narrowly by around 12,000 votes.[1]
General election
Candidates
- Albert H. Roberts, Democratic
- Hugh B. Lindsay, Republican
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Albert H. Roberts | 98,628 | 62.37% | ||
| Republican | Hugh B. Lindsay | 59,518 | 37.64% | ||
| Majority | 39,110 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Phillip Langsdon, Tennessee: A Political History (Franklin, Tenn. Hillsboro Press, 2000), pp. 303-309.
- ^ Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved July 17, 2020.