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The 1912 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Incumbent Republican Ben W. Hooper defeated Democratic nominee Benton McMillin with 50.10% of the vote.
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The 1912 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Incumbent Republican Ben W. Hooper defeated Democratic nominee Benton McMillin with 50.10% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Ben W. Hooper (incumbent) | 124,641 | 50.10% | ||
| Democratic | Benton McMillin | 116,610 | 46.87% | ||
| Majority | 8,031 | ||||
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| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
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