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Elections in Arkansas |
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The 1918 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1918.
Incumbent Democratic Governor Charles Hillman Brough won re-election to a second term, defeating Socialist nominee Clay Fulks with 93.43% of the vote.
The Democratic primary election was held on May 28, 1918.[1]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Charles Hillman Brough (incumbent) | 102,383 | 66.84 | |
Democratic | L. C. Smith | 50,791 | 33.16 | |
Total votes | 153,174 | 100.00 |
The Republican Party did not field a candidate and endorsed Brough.[6][7]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Charles Hillman Brough (incumbent) | 68,192 | 93.43% | +23.99% | |
Socialist | Clay Fulks | 4,792 | 6.57% | +1.03% | |
Majority | 63,400 | 86.86% | |||
Turnout | 72,984 | 100.00% | |||
Democratic hold | Swing |