1843 Georgia gubernatorial election
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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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October 2, 1843
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 Results by County[1] Crawford: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% >90% Cooper: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% >90% | |||||||||||||||||
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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
- George W. Crawford, former house representative.[4][5]
Democratic
- Mark Anthony Cooper, former house representative.[6]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Whig | George W. Crawford | 38,713 | 52.2% | +5.1 | |
| Democratic | Mark Anthony Cooper | 35,325 | 47.7% | â5.1 | |