1855 Louisiana gubernatorial election

The 1855 Louisiana gubernatorial election, was the second election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1852. As a result of this election Robert C. Wickliffe became Governor of Louisiana.

1855 Louisiana gubernatorial election

November 5, 1855
 
Nominee Robert C. Wickliffe Charles Derbigny
Party Democratic Know Nothing
Popular vote 23,592 19,755
Percentage 54.43% 45.57%

Governor before election

Paul Octave Hébert
Democratic

Elected Governor

Robert C. Wickliffe
Democratic

Results

Popular Vote[1]

Party Candidate Votes received Percentage
Democratic Robert C. Wickliffe 23,592 54.43%
Know Nothing Charles Derbigny 19,755 45.57%
Total Vote 43,347
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References

  1. Jeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547
Preceded by
1852 Louisiana gubernatorial election
Louisiana gubernatorial elections Succeeded by
1859 Louisiana gubernatorial election
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