March 14, 2010

In 1974, David Pryor of Camden (Ouachita County) entered an open race for the office of governor. After winning the primary against former governor Orval Faubus, he easily defeated Republican Ken Coon in the general election. He is shown here in his official gubernatorial portrait.

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