1908 Arkansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1908 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Country:Arkansas
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1906 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1906
Next Election:1910 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1910
Election Date:14 September 1908
Nominee1:George Washington Donaghey
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:110,418
Percentage1:68.08%
Nominee2:John I. Worthington
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:44,863
Percentage2:27.66%
Map Size:200px
Governor
Before Election:Jesse M. Martin (Acting)
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:George Washington Donaghey
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1908 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on 14 September 1908, in order to elect the Governor of Arkansas. Democratic nominee George Washington Donaghey defeated Republican nominee John I. Worthington.[1]

General election

On election day, 14 September 1908, Democratic nominee George Washington Donaghey won the election by a margin of 65,555 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee John I. Worthington, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Donaghey was sworn in as the 22nd Governor of Arkansas on 14 January 1909.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Timothy Paul Donovan . Willard B. Gatewood . Jeannie M. Whayne . 1981 . Governors of Arkansas (2nd) . . 130 . 1-61075-171-X.
  2. Web site: AR Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 18 September 2023 . 30 November 2023.