1872 Arkansas gubernatorial election

The 1872 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on 5 November 1872, in order to elect the Governor of Arkansas. Republican nominee Elisha Baxter defeated Liberal Republican nominee Joseph Brooks. The results of the election led to the Brooks-Baxter War, in which Brooks unsuccessfully attempted to take control of the state government with force.

1872 Arkansas gubernatorial election

5 November 1872
 
Nominee Elisha Baxter Joseph Brooks
Party Republican Liberal Republican
Popular vote 41,775 38,909
Percentage 51.77% 48.22%

Baxter:      50%-60%      60%-70%      70%-80%      80%-90%
Brooks:      50%-60%      60%-70%      70%-80%      80%-90%      90%-100%
     Tie
     No data

Governor before election

Powell Clayton
Republican

Elected Governor

Elisha Baxter
Republican

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