United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 6, 1984, in 13 states and two territories. The

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had a net gain of one seat in this election, which coincided with the

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elections and

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. This was the last year in which Arkansas held a gubernatorial election in the same year as the presidential election. The length of gubernatorial terms for Arkansas' governor would be extended from two years to four years with elections taking place in midterm election years following the passage of the Sixty-third Amendment to the

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.AR Const. amendment 63

Election results

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Election results

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