Benton McMillin Democratic James B. Frazier Democratic The 1902 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1902.

Incumbent Democratic governor Benton McMillin did not seek re-election.

The 1902 gubernatorial campaign is remembered as the last in which the candidates canvassed the state via horse-drawn carriages.

[1] The general election was marked by low turnout, which benefitted Democrats.

[2][3][4] The Republican convention was held on June 18 at Nashville.