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1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election

← 1876 December 2, 1879 1884 →
 
Nominee Louis A. Wiltz Taylor Beattie
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 74,769 40,764
Percentage 64.72% 35.28%

Parish Results
Wiltz:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100%
Beattie:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100%
No Data/Vote:      

Governor before election

Francis T. Nicholls
Democratic

Elected Governor

Louis A. Wiltz
Democratic

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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

Popular Vote

Party Candidate Votes received Percentage
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

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