1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election

The 1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the first election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1879. As a result of this election Louis A. Wiltz became Governor of Louisiana. The election saw widespread intimidation of African Americans which guaranteed the election of the Democratic nominee.

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1879 Louisiana gubernatorial election

← 1876 December 2, 1879 1884 â†’

Nominee Louis A. Wiltz Taylor Beattie Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 74,769 40,764 Percentage 64.72% 35.28%

Parish Results Wiltz:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100% Beattie:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100% No Data/Vote:

Governor before election Francis T. Nicholls Democratic Elected Governor Louis A. Wiltz Democratic

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