1844 Arkansas gubernatorial election

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.

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%

Drew:      30%-40%      40%-50%      50%-60%      60%-70%      70%-80%
Gibson:      40%-50%      50%-60%      60%-70%
Byrd:      40%-50%      50%-60%      60%-70%
     No votes

Governor before election

Samuel Adams (Acting)
Democratic

Elected Governor

Thomas S. Drew
Democratic

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