The 1948 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948.
Incumbent Democratic Governor Benjamin Travis Laney did not seek a third term.
Democratic nominee Sid McMath defeated Republican nominee Charles R. Black with 89.37% of the vote.
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary election was held on July 27, 1948, with the runoff held on August 10, 1948.
Candidates C. A. Fleming Jack Wilson Holt Sr., former Arkansas Attorney General William Jennings John Lonsdale, Jr., former mayor of Lonsdale James "Uncle Mac" MacKrell, radio presenter Sid McMath, prosecuting attorney for the Eighth Judicial District Horace Thompson, former Internal Revenue collector
Withdrew Bob Ed Loftin (endorsed McMath) Jim Merritt, attorney (endorsed Holt)
Results
General election
Candidates Sid McMath, Democratic Charles R. Black, Republican, lumber manufacturer
Results
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