1904 Arkansas gubernatorial election

1904 Arkansas gubernatorial election

September 5, 1904
 
Nominee Jeff Davis Harry H. Myers
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 90,263 53,898
Percentage 60.97% 36.41%

County results
Davis:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Myers:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Jeff Davis
Democratic

Elected Governor

Jeff Davis
Democratic

The 1904 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on September 5, 1904, in order to elect the Governor of Arkansas. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor Jeff Davis won re-election against Republican nominee Harry H. Myers in a rematch of the previous election.[1]

General election

On election day, September 5, 1904, Democratic nominee Jeff Davis won re-election by a margin of 36,365 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Harry H. Myers, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Davis was sworn in for his third term on January 18, 1905.[2]

Results

1904 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jeff Davis (incumbent) 90,263 60.97
Republican Harry H. Myers 53,898 36.41
Prohibition J.E. Wilmans 2,527 1.71
Socialist William Penrose 1,364 0.92
Total votes 148,052 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "Arkansas Governor Jefferson Davis". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  2. ^ "AR Governor". ourcampaigns.com. September 18, 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-30.