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1840 Arkansas gubernatorial election

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Candidate Archibald Yell
Party Democratic
Popular vote 10,554
Percentage 96.36%

Yell:      90%-100%
No Data/Vote:      

Governor before election

James S. Conway
Democratic

Elected Governor

Archibald Yell
Democratic

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The 1840 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on August 3, 1840, in order to elect the Governor of Arkansas. Democratic nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's at-large district Archibald Yell won the election as he ran unopposed.

General election

On election day, August 3, 1840, Democratic nominee Archibald Yell won the election with 10,554 votes as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Yell was sworn in as the 2nd Governor of Arkansas on November 4, 1840.

Results

1840 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Archibald Yell 10,554 96.36
Scattering 399 3.64
Total votes 10,953 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. "Gov. Archibald Yell". National Governors Association. January 15, 2019. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  2. "AR Governor". ourcampaigns.com. February 7, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
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