1852 Louisiana gubernatorial election

The 1852 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the first election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1852. The new constitution shortened the term of Governor Walker and also the term of his successor to make calendar adjustments.

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1852 Louisiana gubernatorial election

← 1849 December 6, 1852 1855 â†’

Nominee Paul Octave Hébert Louis Bordelon Party Democratic Whig Popular vote 17,813 15,781 Percentage 53.02% 46.98%

Parish Results Hebert:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Bourdelon:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% No Data/Vote:

Governor before election Joseph Marshall Walker Democratic Elected Governor Paul Octave Hébert Democratic

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