1855 Louisiana gubernatorial election

The 1855 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the second election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1852. As a result of this election Robert C. Wickliffe became Governor of Louisiana.

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1855 Louisiana gubernatorial election

← 1852 November 5, 1855 1859 â†’

Nominee Robert C. Wickliffe Charles Derbigny Party Democratic Know Nothing Popular vote 23,592 19,755 Percentage 54.43% 45.57%

Parish results Congressional district results Results Wickliffe:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      >90% Derbigny:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

Governor before election Paul Octave Hébert Democratic Elected Governor Robert C. Wickliffe Democratic

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