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The 1872 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1872, to elect the governor of Tennessee. Incumbent Liberal Republican[1][2] Governor John C. Brown won re-election, defeating Republican candidate Alfred A. Freeman with 53.74% of the vote.[3][4]
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Republican | John C. Brown (incumbent) | 97,700 | 53.74% | ||
| Republican | William H. Wisener | 84,089 | 46.26% | ||
| Total votes | 181,789 | 100.00% | |||
See also
- 1872 United States presidential election in Tennessee
- 1872 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee
References
- ^ "John C. Brown of Tennessee | University of Tennessee Press". Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - TN Governor Race - Nov 02, 1872". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - TN Governor Race - Nov 02, 1872". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ Tennessee Blue Book (1890), p. 170.
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