1916 Arkansas gubernatorial election

The 1916 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916.

Incumbent Democratic Governor George Washington Hays did not seek a third term.

Democratic nominee Charles Hillman Brough defeated Republican nominee Wallace Townsend and Socialist nominee William Davis with 69.44% of the vote.

Democratic primary
The Democratic primary election was held on March 29, 1916.

Declared

 * Charles Hillman Brough, former professor at the University of Arkansas
 * Earle W. Hodges, incumbent Secretary of State of Arkansas
 * Lewis Cass "Shotgun" Smith, judge

Withdrew

 * Thomas Chipman McRae, former U.S. Representative

Results
Contemporary sources indicate the vote was higher than stated here, with one stating the official vote was Brough 59,676, Smith 44,024, Hodges 41,456.

Candidates

 * Charles Hillman Brough, Democratic
 * Wallace Townsend, Republican, attorney
 * William Davis, Socialist