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The 1904 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on 5 September 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, 5 September 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 18 January 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 30 November 2023.
  2. ^ "AR Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 18 September 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
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