Orval Faubus Democratic Orval Faubus Democratic The 1962 Arkansas gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962.

Incumbent Democratic Governor Orval Faubus won election to a fifth term, defeating Republican nominee Willis Ricketts with 73.27% of the vote.

Primary elections were held on July 31, 1962.

By winning over 50% of the vote, Faubus avoided a run-off which would have been held on August 14, 1962.

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