Governor Representative Ballot: Whig Prox.
Whig Prox 1840 – The Whig party nominated Samuel Ward King, who as first Senator had performed the duties of governor throughout 1839. He defeated the Democratic candidate, Thomas Carpenter, handily. 18.9 cm X 10.5 cm
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