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1878 Arkansas gubernatorial election

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1878 Arkansas gubernatorial election

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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

The 1878 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on 2 September 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]

General election

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On election day, 2 September 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 13 January 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. 15 January 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  2. ^ "AR Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 15 September 2005. Retrieved 1 December 2023.