1849 Mississippi gubernatorial election

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.

1849 Mississippi gubernatorial election
November 5, 1849
 
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

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