1878 Arkansas gubernatorial election

The 1878 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on September 2, 1878, in order to elect the Governor of Arkansas. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor William Read Miller won re-election as he ran unopposed.[1]

1878 Arkansas gubernatorial election

 1876
September 2, 1878
1880 
 
Nominee William Read Miller
Party Democratic
Popular vote 88,726
Percentage 100.00%

County results
Miller:      90–100%

Governor before election

William Read Miller
Democratic

Elected Governor

William Read Miller
Democratic

General election

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On election day, September 2, 1878, Democratic nominee William Read Miller won re-election with 88,726 votes as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Miller was sworn in for his second term on January 13, 1879.[2]

Results

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1878 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Read Miller 88,726 100.00
Total votes 88,726 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. "Gov. William Read Miller". National Governors Association. January 15, 2019. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  2. "AR Governor". ourcampaigns.com. September 15, 2005. Retrieved 2023-12-01.