1868 Louisiana gubernatorial election
The 1868 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the first election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1868. As a result of this election Henry C. Warmoth was elected Governor of Louisiana. At age 26 he was the youngest governor in the state's history. The result was a lop-sided result for Warmoth because of the Republican Party's overwhelming support amongst the freedmen who were the voting majority in the state at the time.
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Results
Popular Vote[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
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| Republican | Henry C. Warmoth | 64,941 | 62.51% |
| Democratic | James G. Taliaferro | 38,946 | 37.49% |
| Total Vote | 103,887 | ||
| Preceded by 1865 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
Louisiana gubernatorial elections | Succeeded by 1872 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
References
- Jeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547
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