1904 Arkansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1904 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Country:Arkansas
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1902 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1902
Next Election:1906 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1906
Election Date:5 September 1904
Nominee1:Jeff Davis
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:90,263
Percentage1:60.97%
Nominee2:Harry H. Myers
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:53,898
Percentage2:36.41%
Map Size:200px
Governor
Before Election:Jeff Davis
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Jeff Davis
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1904 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on 5 September 1904, in order to elect the Governor of Arkansas. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor Jeff Davis won re-election against Republican nominee Harry H. Myers in a rematch of the previous election.[1]

General election

On election day, 5 September 1904, Democratic nominee Jeff Davis won re-election by a margin of 36,365 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Harry H. Myers, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Davis was sworn in for his third term on 18 January 1905.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arkansas Governor Jefferson Davis. National Governors Association . 30 November 2023.
  2. Web site: AR Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 18 September 2023 . 30 November 2023.