Who was the first dark horse candidate to win the presidency?

Answer 1

James K. Polk was called the dark horse because he was a surprise nominee- a compromise after none of the front-running candidate for the Democratic nomination could get the required majority at the convention. (He was not a total unknown since he had been Speaker of the US House and governor of Tennessee and was supported by ex-president Andrew Jackson.)

Answer 2

There have been eight US presidents who were considered to be dark horses. They were Polk, Pierce, Lincoln, Hayes, Garfield, Harding, Carter, and Obama.

Answer 3

James K. Polk in 1844.
Polk is known as the dark horse presidential candidate.

Answer 4

James K. Polk was the dark horse candidate chosen by the Democratic Party. He served as the 11th President of the United States.

Answer 5

THe correct dark horse is James K. Polk (#11) but there are some rumors that Zachary Taylor was also one

Answer 6

Mr. James K. Polk, Napoleon of the Stump.

Answer 7

James K. Polk