The 1816 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the second 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.
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General election
editCandidates
edit- Joshua Lewis, judge of the 1st Judicial District Court
- Jacques Villeré, former first lieutenant in the French Army
Popular Vote[1]
| Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jacques Villeré | 2,309 | 52.0% |
| Joshua Lewis | 2,134 | 48.0% |
| Total Vote | 4,459 |
General Assembly Vote[2]
| Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jacques Villeré | 43 | 93.48% |
| Joshua Lewis | 3 | 6.52% |
| Total Vote | 46 |
| Preceded by 1812 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
Louisiana gubernatorial elections | Succeeded by 1820 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
References
edit- ^ Michael J. Dubin (January 1, 2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776 1860: The Official Results By State And County.
- ^ Jeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547