1976 Arkansas gubernatorial election

The 1976 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday November 2, Incumbent Democratic Governor David Pryor defeated Republican candidate Leon Griffith with 83.24% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 25, 1976.

Candidates

 * David Pryor, incumbent Governor
 * Jim Lindsey, Real Estate developer and former University of Arkansas and Minnesota Vikings football player
 * Frank Lady, Attorney and former State Representative
 * John H. (Tuffy) Chambers, farmer

Candidates

 * Leon Griffith, master plumber
 * Joseph H. Weston, editor of the Sharp Citizen

Candidates

 * David Pryor, Democratic
 * Leon Griffith, Republican