1926 Arkansas gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1926 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Country:Arkansas
Flag Year:1924
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1928 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Next Year:1928
Election Date:October 5, 1926
Nominee1:John Ellis Martineau
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:116,735
Percentage1:76.45%
Nominee2:Drew Bowers
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:35,969
Percentage2:23.55%
Map Size:200px
Governor
Before Election:Tom Terral
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John Ellis Martineau
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1926 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on October 5, 1926.[1] [2] [3]

Incumbent Democratic Governor Tom Terral was defeated in the Democratic primary.

Democratic nominee John Ellis Martineau defeated Republican nominee Drew Bowers with 76.45% of the vote.

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary election was held on August 10, 1926.[4]

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. News: . October 6, 1926 . Martineau elected Arkansas Governor . Evening star . Washington, D.C. . 1 . 19 September 2021 .
  2. News: . October 6, 1926 . Democratic Landslide . The Indianapolis Times . Indianapolis . 6 . 19 September 2021 .
  3. News: . October 7, 1926 . Martineau Ahead . Daily News . New York, New York . 7 . 19 September 2021 .
  4. News: . August 12, 1926 . Martineau is candidate for Ark. Governor . Douglas daily dispatch . Douglas, Ariz. . 1 . 3 October 2021 .
  5. Web site: Martineau, John Ellis - Federal Judicial Center. www.fjc.gov.
  6. Web site: Milton Drew Bowers family papers, 1926-1981 . Arkansas State Archives . October 27, 2020.