1902 Tennessee gubernatorial election


The 1902 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1902. Incumbent Democratic governor Benton McMillin did not seek re-election. Democratic nominee James B. Frazier defeated Republican nominee Henry Tyler Campbell with 61.77% of the vote.
The 1902 gubernatorial campaign is remembered as the last in which the candidates canvassed the state via horse-drawn carriages. The general election was marked by low turnout, which benefitted Democrats.

Nominations

Nominations were made by party conventions.

Democratic nomination

The Democratic convention was held on May 29 at Nashville.

Candidate

Republican nomination

The Republican convention was held on June 18 at Nashville.

Candidate

  • Henry Tyler Campbell, judge

General election

Candidates

  • Henry Tyler Campbell, Republican
  • R. S. Cheves, Prohibition
  • James B. Frazier, Democratic