1950 Arkansas gubernatorial election

The 1950 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950.

Incumbent Democratic Governor Sid McMath defeated Republican nominee Jefferson W. Speck with 84.13% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on July 25, 1950.

Candidates

 * M. G. Bankston
 * J. T. Harris
 * Benjamin Travis Laney, former Governor
 * Sid McMath, incumbent Governor

Candidates

 * Sid McMath, Democratic
 * Jefferson W. Speck, Republican, planter and businessman