1848 Arkansas gubernatorial election

7 August 1848
 
Nominee Thomas S. Drew
Party Democratic
Popular vote 15,962
Percentage 94.89%

Governor before election

Thomas S. Drew
Democratic

Elected Governor

Thomas S. Drew
Democratic

The 1848 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on 7 August 1848, in order to elect the Governor of Arkansas. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor Thomas S. Drew won re-election as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

On election day, 7 August 1848, Democratic nominee Thomas S. Drew won re-election with 15,962 votes as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Drew was sworn in for his second term on 1 November 1848.[2]

Results

1848 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Thomas S. Drew 15,962 94.89
Scattering 859 5.11
Total votes 16,821 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. โ†‘ "Gov. Thomas Stevenson Drew". National Governors Association. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  2. โ†‘ "AR Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 7 February 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
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