1874 Arkansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1874 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Country:Arkansas
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1872 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1872
Next Election:1876 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1876
Election Date:13 October 1874
Nominee1:Augustus H. Garland
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:76,552
Percentage1:99.94%
Governor
Before Election:Elisha Baxter
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Augustus H. Garland
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1874 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on 13 October 1874, in order to elect the Governor of Arkansas. Democratic nominee and former Confederate States Senator from Arkansas Augustus H. Garland won the election as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

On election day, 13 October 1874, Democratic nominee Augustus H. Garland won the election with 76,552 votes as he ran unopposed, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Garland was sworn in as the 11th Governor of Arkansas on 12 November 1874.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arkansas Governor Augustus Hill Garland. National Governors Association. 1 December 2023.
  2. Web site: AR Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 15 September 2005 . 1 December 2023.