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.
Democratic primary
Candidates Orval E. Faubus, former Governor David Pryor, former U.S. Representative for the 4th district Bob C. Riley, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Ken Coon, executive director of the Republican Party of Arkansas Joseph H. Weston, editor of the Sharp Citizen
Results
General election
Candidates David Pryor, Democratic Ken Coon, Republican
Results
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