1865 Louisiana gubernatorial election
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The 1865 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the second election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1864. As a result of this election James Madison Wells was re-elected Governor of Louisiana. The result was a lopsided victory for Wells because many whites, who supported the Democratic Party, remained disqualified due to their support of the Confederacy. Nonetheless, Democrats nominated fugitive former Governor Henry Watkins Allen.
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 Election results by county Wells: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90% 90-100% Allen: 60-70% 80-90% 90-100% | |||||||||||||||||
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Results
editPopular Vote[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes received | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Madison Wells | 22,312 | 80.23% |
| Democratic | Henry Watkins Allen | 5,497 | 19.77% |
| Total Vote | 27,809 |
| Preceded by 1864 Louisiana gubernatorial election (Union) |
Louisiana gubernatorial elections | Succeeded by 1868 Louisiana gubernatorial election |
References
edit- ^ Jeanne Frois. 2006. Louisiana Almanac, 2006–2007 Edition. Gretna, La: Pelican Pub. Co. p.547