1936 United States Senate election in Arkansas

The 1936 United States Senate election in Arkansas took place on November 3, 1936. Incumbent Democratic Senator and Senate Majority Leader Joseph T. Robinson was re-elected to a fifth term in office. He defeated two Democratic opponents in the primary election and then dispatched Republican G.C. Ledbetter in the general election.

1936 United States Senate election in Arkansas

November 3, 1936
 
Nominee Joe T. Robinson G.C. Ledbetter
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 170,336 27,746
Percentage 84.08% 15.06%

County results
Robinson:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Ledbetter:      50–60%
Williams:      50–60%
Tie:      40-50%

U.S. senator before election

Joseph T. Robinson
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Joseph T. Robinson
Democratic

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