1859 Louisiana gubernatorial election
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The 1859 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the third election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1852. As a result of this election Thomas Overton Moore became Governor of Louisiana. This was the last Louisiana gubernatorial election before the outbreak of the Civil War.
Results
[edit]Popular Vote[1]
Party | Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
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Democratic | Thomas Overton Moore | 16,306 | 60.15% |
Know Nothing | Thomas Jefferson Wells | 10,805 | 39.85% |
Total Vote | 27,111 |
Preceded by 1855 Louisiana gubernatorial election | Louisiana gubernatorial elections | Succeeded by 1863 Louisiana gubernatorial election (Confederate) |
References
[edit]- ^ Jeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547