1936 Arkansas gubernatorial election

The 1936 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on 3 November 1936, in order to elect the Governor of Arkansas. Democratic nominee Carl E. Bailey defeated Republican nominee Osro Cobb.[1]

1936 Arkansas gubernatorial election

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Nominee Carl E. Bailey Osro Cobb
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 155,152 26,875
Percentage 84.89% 14.71%

County results
Bailey:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100%
Cobb:      50–60%      70–80%

Governor before election

Junius Marion Futrell
Democratic

Elected Governor

Carl E. Bailey
Democratic

Democratic primary

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The Democratic primary election was held on 14 August 1936. Incumbent Attorney General of Arkansas Carl E. Bailey received a majority of the votes (31.99%), and was thus elected as the nominee for the general election on 3 November 1936.

Results

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1936 Democratic gubernatorial primary[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Carl E. Bailey 76,014 31.99%
Democratic Ed McDonald 72,075 30.33%
Democratic R. A. Cook 60,768 25.58%
Democratic Tom Terral 23,663 9.96%
Democratic Howard Reed 5,089 2.14%
Total votes 237,609 100.00%

General election

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On election day, 3 November 1936, Democratic nominee Carl E. Bailey won the election by a margin of 128,277 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Osro Cobb, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Bailey was sworn in as the 31st Governor of Arkansas on 12 January 1937.[3]

Results

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1936 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Carl E. Bailey 155,152 84.89
Republican Osro Cobb 26,875 14.71
Socialist J. Russell Butler 733 0.40
Total votes 182,760 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "Arkansas Governor Carl Edward Bailey". National Governors Association. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  2. ^ "AR Governor - D Primary". ourcampaigns.com. 23 September 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  3. ^ "AR Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 September 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.