1946 Arkansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1946 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Country:Arkansas
Flag Year:1924
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1944 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1944
Next Election:1948 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1948
Election Date:November 5, 1946
Nominee1:Benjamin Travis Laney
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:128,029
Percentage1:84.14%
Nominee2:W. T. Mills
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:24,133
Percentage2:15.86%
Map Size:200px
Governor
Before Election:Benjamin Travis Laney
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Benjamin Travis Laney
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1946 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946.

Incumbent Democratic Governor Benjamin Travis Laney won re-election to a second term, defeating Republican nominee W. T. Mills with 84.14% of the vote.

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary election was held on July 30, 1946.

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. News: . Governor Laney Will Make Race For Second Term . Blytheville Courier News . Blytheville, Arkansas . 30 April 1946 . 1 . 17 November 2020 .
  2. News: . James M. Malone To Oppose Laney . The Courier News . Blytheville, Arkansas . 25 April 1946 . 17 . 17 November 2020 .