1962 Arkansas gubernatorial election

The 1962 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962.

Incumbent Democratic Governor Orval Faubus won election to a fifth term, defeating Republican nominee Willis Ricketts with 73.27% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on July 31, 1962. By winning over 50% of the vote, Faubus avoided a run-off which would have been held on August 14, 1962.

Candidates

 * Dale Alford, U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 5th congressional district
 * Kenneth Coffelt, attorney and former state senator
 * David A. Cox, farmer
 * Orval Faubus, incumbent Governor
 * Sid McMath, former Governor
 * Vernon H. Whitten, businessman

Candidates

 * Willis Ricketts, Pharmacist and former president of the Arkansas Jaycees

Candidates

 * Orval Faubus, Democratic
 * Willis Ricketts, Republican