1834 Louisiana gubernatorial election

The 1834 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the seventh 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.

1834 Louisiana gubernatorial election

July 9, 1834
 
Nominee Edward D. White John Bennett Dawson
Party Whig Democratic
Electoral vote 58
Popular vote 6,973 4,149
Percentage 62.70% 37.30%

Governor before election

Andre B. Roman
Whig

Elected Governor

Edward D. White
Whig

Results

Popular Vote[1]

Party Candidate Votes received Percentage
Whig Edward D. White 6,973 62.70%
Democratic John Bennett Dawson 4,149 37.30%
Total Vote 11,122

General Assembly Vote[1]

Candidate Votes received Percentage
Edward D. White 58 95.08%
Blank 3 4.92%
Total Vote 61
Preceded by
1830 Louisiana gubernatorial election
Louisiana gubernatorial elections Succeeded by
1838 Louisiana gubernatorial election

References

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