1824 Louisiana gubernatorial election

The 1824 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the fourth gubernatorial election to take place after Louisiana achieved statehood. Under Article III Sec 2 of the 1812 Constitution of the State of Louisiana the Governor was elected in two steps. On the first Monday in July, eligible voters went to the polls and voted. The returns were sent to the President of the Louisiana State Senate. On the second day of the session of the Louisiana State Legislature, the Louisiana House of Representatives and Senate met in joint session and voted between the top two candidates. The candidate who received a majority in General Assembly became governor.

1824 Louisiana gubernatorial election

July 7, 1824

Nominee Henry S. Johnson Jacques Villeré Bernard de Marigny Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican Electoral vote 41 16 — Popular vote 2,847 1,831 1,427 Percentage 43.64% 28.07% 21.87%

Governor before election Henry S. Thibodaux Democratic-Republican Elected Governor Henry Johnson Democratic-Republican

Results

Popular Vote[1]

Candidate	Votes received	Percentage
Henry S. Johnson	2,846	43.64%
Jacques Villeré	1,831	28.07%
Bernard de Marigny	1,427	21.87%
Philemon Thomas	236	3.62%
Thomas Butler	184	2.82%
Total Vote	6,524

General Assembly Vote[1]

Candidate	Votes received	Percentage
Henry Johnson	41	71.93%
Jacques Villeré	16	28.07%
Total Vote	57

References

1. Jeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547