1934 Arkansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1934 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Country:Arkansas
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1932 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1932
Next Election:1936 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1936
Election Date:6 November 1934
Nominee1:Junius Marion Futrell
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:123,920
Percentage1:89.19%
Nominee2:G. C. Ledbetter
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:13,121
Percentage2:9.44%
Map Size:200px
Governor
Before Election:Junius Marion Futrell
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Junius Marion Futrell
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1934 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on 6 November 1934, in order to elect the Governor of Arkansas. Incumbent Democratic Governor Junius Marion Futrell was re-elected against Republican nominee G. C. Ledbetter.[1]

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary election was held on 14 August 1934. As Junius Marion Futrell received a majority of the votes (65.90%), a run-off was unnecessary.

Results

General election

On election day, 6 November 1934, Democratic nominee Junius Marion Futrell won re-election by a margin of 110,799 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee G. C. Ledbetter, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Futrell was sworn in for his second term on 10 January 1935.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arkansas Governor Junius Marion Futrell. National Governors Association. 29 November 2023.
  2. Web site: AR Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 21 September 2023 . 29 November 2023.