1946 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1946 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Incumbent Democratic Governor Jim Nance McCord defeated Republican nominee William O. Lowe with 65.4% of the vote.

In the primary election, McChord faced former Governor Gordon Browning. McCord comfortably defeated Browning, winning the primary with 59.8% of the vote

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 1, 1946.

Candidates

 * Jim Nance McCord, incumbent Governor
 * Gordon Browning, former Governor
 * John Randolph Neal Jr., attorney
 * Leah Richardson

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Jim Nance McCord, Democratic
 * William O. Lowe, Republican

Other candidates
 * John Randolph Neal Jr., Independent