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County results[1] Porter: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Maynard: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% No data: | |||||||||||||||||
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The1874 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1874, to elect the nextgovernor of Tennessee. IncumbentDemocratic governorJohn C. Brown did not seek re-election. Democratic candidateJames D. Porter defeatedRepublican congressmanHorace Maynard with 65.20% of the vote.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James D. Porter | 105,061 | 65.20% | ||
| Republican | Horace Maynard | 55,847 | 34.66% | ||
| Greenback | B. F. Brooks | 222 | 0.14% | ||
| Total votes | 161,130 | 100.00% | |||