The 1954 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Democrat Frank G. Clement defeated Independent John Randolph Neal Jr. with 87.20% of the vote. Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 5, 1954. Democratic primary Candidates Frank G. Clement, incumbent Governor Gordon Browning, former Governor Raulston Schoolfield Results General election Candidates Major party candidates Frank G. Clement, Democratic W.E. Michel, Republican Other candidates John Randolph Neal Jr., Independent Results References 1954 Tennessee Gubernatorial November 1954 events in the United States