1936 Arkansas gubernatorial election


The 1936 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936, in order to elect the Governor of Arkansas. Democratic nominee Carl E. Bailey defeated Republican nominee Osro Cobb.

Democratic primary

The Democratic primary election was held on August 14, 1936. Incumbent Attorney General of Arkansas Carl E. Bailey received a majority of the votes, and was thus elected as the nominee for the general election on November 3, 1936.

General election

On election day, November 3, 1936, Democratic nominee Carl E. Bailey won the election by a margin of 128,277 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Osro Cobb, a former U.S. Attorney, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Bailey was sworn in as the 31st Governor of Arkansas on January 12, 1937.