1839 Tennessee gubernatorial election

The 1839 Tennessee gubernatorial election was held on August 1, 1839, to elect the Governor of Tennessee. Incumbent Whig Governor Newton Cannon lost re-election to a third term against Democratic nominee and former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives James K. Polk.

1839 Tennessee gubernatorial election
August 1, 1839
 
Nominee James K. Polk Newton Cannon
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 54,062 51,387
Percentage 51.27% 48.73%

Governor before election

Newton Cannon
Whig

Elected Governor

James K. Polk
Democratic

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