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The incumbent, James Polk, declined to run, so the presidency was up for grabs. Taylor was famous as the general who won the Mexican War, so the Whigs ran him. Slavery was the main issue. Taylor was slave-owner from Louisiana, so he did well in the South. He had no record politically and so had no baggage. He did not make any statements during the campaign. His opponent, Lewis Cass came out in favor of letting the people in the new territories decided if they wanted slavery. This position was too weak for the abolitionist movement so they ran ex-President Martin Van Buren who pulled enough votes to tip New York to Taylor.
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What year was Zachary Taylor elected as president of the US?
Taylor was elected in 1848.
Who was elected in 1849?
Zachary Taylor
Who was elected presiedent in 1849?
Zachary Taylor
Who was the last elected whig president?
Zachary Taylor
Are there any presidents elected from Louisiana?
Just Zachary Taylor
How old was Zachary Taylor when elected?
64 years old.
Which president never voted until he was elected?
Zachary Taylor
Who died suddenly while in an elected office in 1850?
Zachary Taylor.
How old was Zachary Taylor when he became president?
He was 64 when he elected president
What happened after Zachary Taylor's term was over?
After Millard Fillmore completed the term to which Zachary Taylor was elected, Franklin Pierce's Presidential term began.
What state did Zachary Taylor live in when he got elected?
He was born in Virginia, but grew up in Kentucky. He was living in Louisiana when he was elected President.
Who was the 12 the president of the usa?
Zachary Taylor served as the 12th US President from 1849 until 1850 when he died suddenly.
