1884 Louisiana gubernatorial election

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.

1884 Louisiana gubernatorial election

← 1879 April 22, 1884 1888 →
 
Nominee Samuel D. McEnery John Stevenson
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 88,794 43,502
Percentage 67.12% 32.88%

Parish Results
McEnery:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100%
Stevenson:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100%

Governor before election

Samuel D. McEnery
Democratic

Elected Governor

Samuel D. McEnery
Democratic

Results

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Popular Vote[1]

Party Candidate Votes received Percentage
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

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