The 1914 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on September 14, 1914. Incumbent Democratic

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won re-election to a second term, defeating

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nominee Andrew L. Kinney and

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nominee Dan Hogan with 69.47% of the vote.

Democratic primary

The Democratic

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was held on March 25, 1914. Hays was unopposed for the nomination.

General election

Candidates

, Democratic *Andrew L. Kinney, Republican *Dan Hogan, Socialist, candidate for Governor in

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and 1910

Results

References

Bibliography

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