1976 Arkansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1976 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Country:Arkansas
Flag Year:1924
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1974 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1974
Next Election:1978 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1978
Election Date:November 2, 1976
Image1:File:David Pryor (3x4a).jpg
Nominee1:David Pryor
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:605,083
Percentage1:83.24%
Nominee2:Leon Griffith
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:121,716
Percentage2:16.74%
Map Size:210px
Governor
Before Election:David Pryor
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:David Pryor
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1976 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday November 2, Incumbent Democratic Governor David Pryor defeated Republican candidate Leon Griffith with 83.24% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 25, 1976.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Book: Oakley, Meredith L. . 1994 . On the Make: The Rise of Bill Clinton . registration . Washington, D.C. . Regnery Publishing, Inc. . 178 . 0-89526-493-5.
  2. Web site: Our Campaigns - Candidate - Leon Griffith.
  3. Web site: Joseph Harry Weston (1911–1983) . Dumas . Ernest . Encyclopedia of Arkansas . 23 April 2020.