1843 Georgia gubernatorial election

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]

1843 Georgia gubernatorial election

← 1841October 2, 18431845 →
 
NomineeGeorge W. CrawfordMark Anthony Cooper
PartyWhigDemocratic
Popular vote38,71335,325
Percentage52.29%47.71%

Results by County[1]
Crawford:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Cooper:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election

Charles James McDonald
Democratic

Elected Governor

George W. Crawford
Whig

Background

Until 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

Candidates

Whig

Democratic

Results

1843 Georgia gubernatorial election
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
WhigGeorge W. Crawford 38.713 52.20% +5.14
DemocraticMark Anthony Cooper35.32547.71%-5.14

References