The 1884 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the second election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1879. As a result of this election Samuel D. McEnery was re-elected Governor of Louisiana. The election saw widespread intimidation of African-Americans which guaranteed the election of the Democratic nominee.
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Parish Results McEnery: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90% 90-100% Stevenson: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90% 90-100% | |||||||||||||||||
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Results
editPopular Vote[1]
Party | Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
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Democratic | Samuel D. McEnery | 88,794 | 67.12% |
Republican | John A. Stevenson | 43,502 | 32.88% |
Total Vote | 132,296 |
Preceded by 1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
Louisiana gubernatorial elections | Succeeded by 1888 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
References
edit- ^ Jeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547