1974 Arkansas gubernatorial election

The 1974 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974.

Incumbent Democratic Governor Dale Bumpers retired to run for the U.S. Senate.

Democratic nominee David Pryor defeated Republican nominee Ken Coon with 65.57% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 28, 1974.

Candidates

 * Orval E. Faubus, former Governor
 * David Pryor, former U.S. Representative for the 4th district
 * Bob C. Riley, incumbent Lieutenant Governor

Candidates

 * Ken Coon, executive director of the Republican Party of Arkansas
 * Joseph H. Weston, editor of the Sharp Citizen

Candidates

 * David Pryor, Democratic
 * Ken Coon, Republican