1990 Arkansas gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1990 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1990 Arkansas gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Democratic governor Bill Clinton won re-election in a two-way race against Democrat turned Republican Sheffield Nelson with 57.5% of the vote.^[1][2] 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).^[3][4]

1990 Arkansas gubernatorial election

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Nominee Bill Clinton Sheffield Nelson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 400,386 295,925 Percentage 57.49% 42.49%

County results Clinton:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Nelson:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Bill Clinton Democratic Elected Governor Bill Clinton Democratic

Nelson had defeated Representative Tommy F. Robinson for the Republican nomination.