1836 Arkansas gubernatorial election

The 1836 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on 1 August 1836, in order to elect the first Governor of Arkansas upon Arkansas acquiring statehood on 15 June 1836. Democratic nominee James Sevier Conway defeated Whig nominee Absalom Fowler.

1836 Arkansas gubernatorial election

1 August 1836
 
Nominee James Sevier Conway Absalom Fowler
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 4,854 3,024
Percentage 61.40% 38.25%

Conway:      50%-60%      60%-70%      70%-80%      80%-90%      90%-100%
Fowler:      50%-60%      70%-80%
     No votes

Governor before election

William S. Fulton (Territorial)
Democratic

Elected Governor

James Sevier Conway
Democratic

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