1844 Arkansas gubernatorial election

5 August 1844
 
Nominee Thomas S. Drew Lorenzo Gibson Richard C. Byrd
Party Democratic Whig Independent
Popular vote 8,859 7,245 2,514
Percentage 47.59% 38.91% 13.50%

Governor before election

Samuel Adams (Acting)
Democratic

Elected Governor

Thomas S. Drew
Democratic

The 1844 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on 5 August 1844, in order to elect the Governor of Arkansas. Democratic nominee Thomas S. Drew defeated Whig nominee Lorenzo Gibson and independent candidate Richard C. Byrd.[1]

General election

On election day, 5 August 1844, Democratic nominee Thomas S. Drew won the election by a margin of 1,614 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee Lorenzo Gibson, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Drew was sworn in as the 3rd Governor of Arkansas on 5 November 1844.[2]

Results

1844 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Thomas S. Drew 8,859 47.59
Whig Lorenzo Gibson 7,245 38.91
Independent Richard C. Byrd 2,514 13.50
Total votes 18,618 100.00
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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