1859 Louisiana gubernatorial election
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.
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Elections in Louisiana |
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Presidential Elections
U.S. Senate
U.S. House
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State elections by year
Gubernatorial
Lieutenant gubernatorial Attorney General |
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Results
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) |
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References
- Jeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547
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