Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1834

Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1834

1830 ← July 9, 1834 → 1838

Nominee Edward D. White John Bennett Dawson Party Whig Democratic Popular vote 6,973 4,149 Percentage 62.70% 37.30%

Governor before election Andre B. Roman Whig Elected Governor Edward D. White Whig

Andre B. Roman
Whig

Edward D. White
Whig

The Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1834, was the seventh 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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