1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election
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The 1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the first election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1879. As a result of this election Louis A. Wiltz became Governor of Louisiana. The election saw widespread intimidation of African-Americans which guaranteed the election of the Democratic nominee.
Results
[edit]Popular Vote[1]
Party | Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
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Democratic | Louis A. Wiltz | 74,769 | 64.72% |
Republican | Taylor Beattie | 40,764 | 35.28% |
Total Vote | 115,533 |
Preceded by 1876 Louisiana gubernatorial election | Louisiana gubernatorial elections | Succeeded by 1884 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
References
[edit]- ^ Jeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547