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Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1828

Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1828
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← 1824 July 9, 1828 1830 (special) →
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Nominee Pierre Derbigny Thomas Butler Bernard de Marigny
Party National Republican National Republican Democratic
Popular vote 3,372 1,562 1,196
Percentage 46.31% 21.45% 16.43%

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Nominee Philemon Thomas
Party Democratic
Popular vote 1,151
Percentage 15.81%

Governor before election

Henry Johnson
National Republican

Elected Governor

Pierre Derbigny
National Republican


Henry Johnson
National Republican

Pierre Derbigny
National Republican

The Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1828, was the fifth gubernatorial election to take place after Louisiana achieved statehood. Under Article III Sec 2 of the 1812 the Governor was elected in two steps. On the first Monday in July, eligible voters went to the polls and voted. The returns were sent to the President of the Louisiana State Senate. On the second day of the session of the Louisiana State Legislature, the Louisiana House of Representatives and Senate met in joint session and voted between the top two candidates. The candidate who received a majority in General Assembly became Governor.

Popular Vote

General Assembly Vote



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