1913 Arkansas gubernatorial special election

For related races, see 1913 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1913 Arkansas gubernatorial special election took place on July 23, 1913. Acting governor Junius Marion Futrell chose to not seek a term in his own right, but in 1932 he would win a term as governor of Arkansas. Democratic George W. Hays defeated the Republican, Progressive and Socialist candidates Harry H. Myers, George W. Murphy and J. Emil Webber with 64.25% of the vote.

1913 Arkansas gubernatorial special election

July 23, 1913 (1913-07-23)
Turnout	5.30% 5.48
Nominee George Washington Hays Harry H. Myers Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 53,655 17,040 Percentage 64.25% 20.41%   Nominee George W. Murphy J. Emil Webber Party Progressive Socialist Popular vote 8,431 4,378 Percentage 10.10% 5.24%
Results by county Hays:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Myers:      40–50%      50–60%
Governor before election Junius Marion Futrell Democratic Elected Governor George Washington Hays Democratic

Results

Arkansas gubernatorial special election, 1913

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	George Washington Hays	53,655	64.25%
	Republican	Harry H. Myers	17,040	20.41%
	Progressive	George W. Murphy	8,431	10.10%
	Socialist	J. Emil Webber	4,378	5.24%
Total votes			83,504	100%