1913 Arkansas gubernatorial special election

Summary

The 1913 Arkansas gubernatorial special election took place on July 23, 1913. Acting governor Junius Marion Futrell chose to not seek a term in his own right, but in 1932 he would win a term as governor of Arkansas. Democratic George W. Hays defeated the Republican, Progressive and Socialist candidates Harry H. Myers, George W. Murphy and J. Emil Webber with 64.25% of the vote.

1913 Arkansas gubernatorial special election

← 1912 July 23, 1913 (1913-07-23) 1914 →
Turnout5.30% Decrease 5.48
 
Nominee George Washington Hays Harry H. Myers
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 53,655 17,040
Percentage 64.25% 20.41%

 
Nominee George W. Murphy J. Emil Webber
Party Progressive Socialist
Popular vote 8,431 4,378
Percentage 10.10% 5.24%

Results by county
Hays:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Myers:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Junius Marion Futrell
Democratic

Elected Governor

George Washington Hays
Democratic

Results edit

Arkansas gubernatorial special election, 1913[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic George Washington Hays 53,655 64.25%
Republican Harry H. Myers 17,040 20.41%
Progressive George W. Murphy 8,431 10.10%
Socialist J. Emil Webber 4,378 5.24%
Total votes 83,504 100%

References edit

  1. ^ "Arkansas gubernatorial special election, 1913".