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1990 Arkansas gubernatorial election

1990 Arkansas gubernatorial election

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The 1990 Arkansas gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1990.

For related races, see 1990 United States gubernatorial elections.

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Incumbent Democratic Governor Bill Clinton won re-election in a two-way race against Democrat turned Republican Sheffield Nelson with more than 57% of the vote.[1] This was Clinton's fourth consecutive, and fifth overall, term as Governor of Arkansas, as well as his final term (he was elected to the presidency in 1992).[2][3] Nelson had defeated Representative Tommy F. Robinson for the Republican nomination.

References

  1. [1]
    "THE 1990 ELECTIONS: STATE BY STATE; South". New York Times. November 8, 1990. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  2. [2]
    Fournier, Ron (October 3, 1991). "Longest-Serving Governor Staking Claim for White House With PM-Clinton-President Bjt". Associated Press. Little Rock, Arkansas. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  3. [3]
    Maraniss, David (July 15, 1992). "BEFORE RACE BEGAN, CLINTON RESOLVED PLEDGE NOT TO RUN". Washington Post. Retrieved July 2, 2021.


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