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The 1896 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1896. Former Democratic Governor Robert Love Taylor narrowly defeated Republican nominee G. N. Tillman with 48.75% of the vote.
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Love Taylor | 156,227 | 48.75% | ||
| Republican | G. N. Tillman | 149,374 | 46.61% | ||
| Populist | A. L. Mims | 11,971 | 3.74% | ||
| Prohibition | Josephus Hopwood | 2,894 | 0.90% | ||
| Majority | 6,853 | ||||
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| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
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