1982 Arkansas gubernatorial election

1982 Arkansas gubernatorial election

November 2, 1982
 
Nominee Bill Clinton Frank D. White
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 431,855 357,496
Percentage 54.71% 45.29%

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

Governor before election

Frank D. White
Republican

Elected Governor

Bill Clinton
Democratic

The 1982 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982. Former Democratic governor Bill Clinton regained the position after having narrowly been defeated by Republican candidate Frank D. White at the previous election. Clinton held the position from January 1983 until he resigned after being elected president in 1992. As of 2025, this is the last time that an incumbent governor of Arkansas lost re-election.