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The 1843 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on August 3, 1843, to elect the Governor of Tennessee. Incumbent Whig Governor James C. Jones won re-election against Democratic nominee and former Governor James K. Polk in a rematch of the previous election. [1] [2]
On election day, 3 August 1843, incumbent Whig Governor James C. Jones won re-election by a margin of 5,189 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee and former Governor James K. Polk, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of Governor. Jones was sworn in for his second term on 15 October 1843. [3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | James C. Jones (incumbent) | 58,307 | 51.70 | |
| Democratic | James K. Polk | 54,470 | 48.30 | |
| Total votes | 112,777 | 100.00 | ||
| Whig hold | ||||
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