1860 Arkansas gubernatorial election

6 August 1860
 
Nominee Henry Massey Rector Richard H. Johnson
Party Independent Democrat Democratic
Popular vote 32,048 28,969
Percentage 52.52% 47.48%

Governor before election

Elias Nelson Conway
Democratic

Elected Governor

Henry Massey Rector
Independent Democrat

The 1860 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on 6 August 1860, in order to elect the Governor of Arkansas. Independent Democratic candidate and former Associate Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court Henry Massey Rector defeated Democratic nominee Richard H. Johnson.[1]

General election

On election day, 6 August 1860, Independent Democratic candidate Henry Massey Rector won the election by a margin of 3,079 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Richard H. Johnson, thereby gaining Independent Democratic control over the office of Governor. Rector was sworn in as the 6th Governor of Arkansas on 15 November 1860.[2]

Results

1860 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent Democrat Henry Massey Rector 32,048 52.52
Democratic Richard H. Johnson 28,969 47.48
Total votes 61,017 100.00
Independent Democrat gain from Democratic

References

  1. โ†‘ "Gov. Henry Massey Rector". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  2. โ†‘ "AR Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 7 March 2007. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
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