The 1843 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on October 2, 1843, to elect the governor of Georgia.[2] Whig candidate George W. Crawford defeated the Democratic challenger Mark A. Cooper and was elected Governor.[2]
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 Results by County[1] Crawford: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Cooper: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% | |||||||||||||||||
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Background
editUntil 1840 Georgian politics were dominated by two local parties, the Union party and the State Rights party. By the 1842 Congressional election, these independent state parties had effectively amalgamated with the Democratic and Whig parties respectively.[3]
General election
editCandidates
editWhig
edit- George W. Crawford, former house representative.[4][5]
Democratic
edit- Mark Anthony Cooper, former house representative.[6]
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | George W. Crawford | 38,713 | 52.2% | +5.1 | |
| Democratic | Mark Anthony Cooper | 35,325 | 47.7% | −5.1 | |
References
edit- ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776 1860: The Official Results By State And County. McFarland. p. 37. ISBN 9780786414390.
- ^ a b "Our Campaigns – GA Governor Race – Oct 02, 1843". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ Murray, Paul. "Party Organization in Georgia Politics 18251853". The Georgia Historical Quarterly. 29 (4): 197, 203.
- ^ "George W. Crawford (17981872)". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Mark Anthony Cooper". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved October 14, 2023.