Debates over slavery and state rights continued to dominate the Mississippi political scene. Political leaders called for the defense of slavery and the necessity of secession if further encroachment on the institution of slavery occurred.[4]
General electionedit
Incumbent Governor Joseph Matthews announced he would not run for reelection. The Democrats unanimously nomianted John A. Quitman, a staunch defender of nullification, "state soverignty", and slavery. The Whigs nominated Luke Lea, who was also a defender of slavery but did not believe in secession. Though, many Whigs preferred Quitman. Quitman was elected governor by a wide margin, reflecting the political environment at the time.[2][4]
^ abGlashan, Roy R. (1979). American Governors and Gubernatorial Elections, 1775-1978. Westport, CT: Meckler Books. pp. 168–169.
^ abRowland, Dunbar (1925). History of Mississippi, the Heart of the South. Vol. 1. S. J. Clarke publishing Company.
^DeJong, David H. (2021), "Luke Lea: Commissioner of Indian Affairs (July 1, 1850–March 24, 1853)", Paternalism to Partnership, The Administration of Indian Affairs, 1786–2021, University of Nebraska Press, pp. 80–85, ISBN978-1-4962-3058-4, retrieved 2024-01-14
^ abBusbee, Westley F. (2015). Mississippi: A History (1st ed.). John Wiley and Sons. pp. 201–202.
April 27, 2024
1849, mississippi, gubernatorial, election, held, november, 1849, elect, governor, mississippi, john, quitman, democrat, against, whig, luke, future, commissioner, indian, affairs, department, interior, 1847, november, 1849, 1851, nominee, john, quitman, luke,. The 1849 Mississippi gubernatorial election was held on November 1 1849 to elect the governor of Mississippi John A Quitman a Democrat won against Whig Luke Lea future Commissioner of Indian Affairs in the Department of Interior 1 2 3 1849 Mississippi gubernatorial election 1847 November 5 1849 1851 Nominee John A Quitman Luke Lea Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 33 117 22 996 Percentage 59 0 41 0 Governor before election Joseph W Matthews Democratic Elected Governor Henry S Foote Unionist Contents 1 Background 2 General election 3 Results 4 ReferencesBackground editDebates over slavery and state rights continued to dominate the Mississippi political scene Political leaders called for the defense of slavery and the necessity of secession if further encroachment on the institution of slavery occurred 4 General election editIncumbent Governor Joseph Matthews announced he would not run for reelection The Democrats unanimously nomianted John A Quitman a staunch defender of nullification state soverignty and slavery The Whigs nominated Luke Lea who was also a defender of slavery but did not believe in secession Though many Whigs preferred Quitman Quitman was elected governor by a wide margin reflecting the political environment at the time 2 4 Results editMississippi gubernatorial election 1849 1 Party Candidate Votes Democratic John A Quitman 33 117 59 0 Whig Luke Lea 22 996 41 0 Total votes 56 113 100 00 Democratic holdReferences edit a b Glashan Roy R 1979 American Governors and Gubernatorial Elections 1775 1978 Westport CT Meckler Books pp 168 169 a b Rowland Dunbar 1925 History of Mississippi the Heart of the South Vol 1 S J Clarke publishing Company DeJong David H 2021 Luke Lea Commissioner of Indian Affairs July 1 1850 March 24 1853 Paternalism to Partnership The Administration of Indian Affairs 1786 2021 University of Nebraska Press pp 80 85 ISBN 978 1 4962 3058 4 retrieved 2024 01 14 a b Busbee Westley F 2015 Mississippi A History 1st ed John Wiley and Sons pp 201 202 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 1849 Mississippi gubernatorial election amp oldid 1216511173, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
