1922 Arkansas gubernatorial election
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The 1922 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on October 3, 1922.[1][2][3][4]
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October 3, 1922
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 County results McRae: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% >90% Grabiel: 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Democratic Governor Thomas Chipman McRae won re-election to a second term, defeating Republican nominee John W. Grabiel with 78.09% of the vote.
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary election was held on August 8, 1922.[5]
Candidates
- Thomas Chipman McRae, incumbent Governor
- E. Pink Tony, judge[5]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas Chipman McRae (incumbent) | 127,728 | 70.45 | |
| Democratic | E. Pink Toney | 53,572 | 29.55 | |
| Total votes | 181,300 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- Thomas Chipman McRae, Democratic
- John W. Grabiel, Republican, lawyer[9]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas Chipman McRae (incumbent) | 99,987 | 78.09% | ||
| Republican | John W. Grabiel | 28,055 | 21.91% | ||
| Majority | 71,932 | 56.18% | |||
| Turnout | 128,042 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
