What was on reason James K. Polk won the presidential election of 1844?

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Nikolai Walter

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31 August, 04:58

What was on reason James K. Polk won the presidential election of 1844?

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Bianca Rogers · Answer 1

James K. Polk surprised everyone when he campaigned vigorously and won the presidency on November 5, 1844. He was called a "dark horse" candidate because he was not expected to beat his opponent, Henry Clay of the Whig Party, to become the 11th president of the United States.