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1856 Arkansas gubernatorial election
The 1856 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on August 4, 1856, in order to elect the Governor of Arkansas. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor Elias N. Conway won re-election against Know Nothing nominee James Yell.
The 1856 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on August 4, 1856, in order to elect the Governor of Arkansas. Democratic nominee and incumbent Governor Elias N. Conway won re-election against Know Nothing nominee James Yell.
On election day, August 4, 1856, Democratic nominee Elias N. Conway won re-election by a margin of 12,771 votes against his opponent Know Nothing nominee James Yell, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Conway was sworn in for his second term on January 3, 1857.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 27,612 | 65.03 | |
| Know Nothing | 14,841 | 35.58 | |
| Write-in | 4 | 0.01 | |
| Write-in | 1 | 0.00 | |
| Write-in | 1 | 0.00 | |
| 42,459 | 100.00 | ||
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