1888 Louisiana gubernatorial election

The 1888 Louisiana gubernatorial election was the second election to take place under the Louisiana Constitution of 1879. As a result of this election Francis T. Nicholls was re-elected Governor of Louisiana. The election saw widespread intimidation of African Americans which guaranteed the election of the Democratic nominee.

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1888 Louisiana gubernatorial election

← 1884 April 17, 1888 1892 â†’

Nominee Francis T. Nicholls Henry C. Warmoth Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 137,257 51,471 Percentage 72.72% 27.28%

Parish results Nicholls:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Warmoth:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election Samuel D. McEnery Democratic Elected Governor Francis T. Nicholls Democratic

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