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The1840 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on August 3, 1840, in order to elect theGovernor of Arkansas.Democratic nominee and former member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromArkansas's at-large districtArchibald Yell won the election as he ran unopposed.[1]
On election day, August 3, 1840,Democratic nomineeArchibald Yell won the election with 10,554 votes as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Yell was sworn in as the 2nd Governor of Arkansas on November 4, 1840.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Archibald Yell | 10,554 | 96.36 | |
| Scattering | 399 | 3.64 | ||
| Total votes | 10,953 | 100.00 | ||
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