1938 Arkansas gubernatorial election

The 1938 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on 8 November 1938, in order to elect the Governor of Arkansas. Incumbent Democratic Governor of Arkansas Carl E. Bailey defeated Republican nominee Charles F. Cole.[1]

1938 Arkansas gubernatorial election

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Nominee Carl E. Bailey Charles F. Cole
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 118,696 12,077
Percentage 86.32% 8.78%

County results
Bailey:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100%

Governor before election

Carl E. Bailey
Democratic

Elected Governor

Carl E. Bailey
Democratic

Democratic primary

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The Democratic primary election was held on 9 August 1938. As Carl E. Bailey received a majority of the votes (51.47%), a run-off was unnecessary.

Results

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1938 Democratic gubernatorial primary[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Carl E. Bailey (incumbent) 146,472 51.47%
Democratic R. A. Cook 131,791 46.32%
Democratic Walter S. McNutt 6,289 2.21%
Total votes 284,552 100.00%

After his primary loss, Walter S. McNutt ran in the general election as an independent.

General election

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On election day, 8 November 1938, Democratic nominee Carl E. Bailey won re-election by a margin of 106,619 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Charles F. Cole, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Bailey was sworn in for his second term on 14 January 1939.[3]

Results

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1938 Arkansas gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Carl E. Bailey (incumbent) 118,696 86.32
Republican Charles F. Cole 12,077 8.78
Independent Democratic Walter S. McNutt 6,729 4.90
Total votes 137,502 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "Arkansas Governor Carl Edward Bailey". National Governors Association. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  2. ^ "AR Governor - D Primary". ourcampaigns.com. March 22, 2018. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  3. ^ "AR Governor". ourcampaigns.com. July 17, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2023.