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
Preceded by
1820 Louisiana gubernatorial election
Louisiana gubernatorial elections Succeeded by
1828 Louisiana gubernatorial election

References

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