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The 1843 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on August 7, 1843, in order to elect the governor of Indiana. Incumbent Whig governor Samuel Bigger lost his re-election bid against Democratic nominee and former member of the Indiana Senate James Whitcomb. [1] [2]
On election day, August 7, 1843, Whig nominee Samuel Bigger lost the election by a margin of 2,063 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee James Whitcomb, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Whitcomb was sworn in as the 8th governor of Indiana on 6 December 1843. [3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James Whitcomb | 60,784 | 50.16 | |
| Whig | Samuel Bigger | 58,721 | 48.45 | |
| Liberty | Elizur Deming | 1,683 | 1.39 | |
| Total votes | 121,188 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Whig | ||||
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