1990 Arkansas gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1990 United States gubernatorial elections.

1990 Arkansas gubernatorial election

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Nominee Bill Clinton Sheffield Nelson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 400,386 295,925 Percentage 57.49% 42.49%

County results Clinton:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80% Nelson:     50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election Bill Clinton Democratic Elected Governor Bill Clinton Democratic

The 1990 Arkansas gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Democratic governor Bill Clinton won re-election in a two-way race against Democrat turned Republican Sheffield Nelson with 57.5% of the vote. ^{[1] [2]} This was Clinton's fourth consecutive, and fifth overall, term as Governor of Arkansas, as well as his final term (he was elected to the presidency in 1992). ^{[3] [4]}

Nelson had defeated Representative Tommy F. Robinson for the Republican nomination.

References

1. "1990 governor results".
2. "THE 1990 ELECTIONS: STATE BY STATE; South". New York Times . November 8, 1990. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
3. Fournier, Ron (October 3, 1991). "Longest-Serving Governor Staking Claim for White House With PM-Clinton-President Bjt". Associated Press . Little Rock, Arkansas. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
4. Maraniss, David (July 15, 1992). "BEFORE RACE BEGAN, CLINTON RESOLVED PLEDGE NOT TO RUN". Washington Post . Retrieved July 2, 2021.